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30 Day Rehabilitation
Finding appropriate alcohol and substance abuse treatment for you or someone else can be both overwhelming and discouraging. Treatment programs are outpatient (peer support groups, private therapy) or inpatient (residential programs). Their duration varies, with the determining factor being the recovery of the patient. If you are considering seeking treatment, a thirty day treatment facility may be the place to begin.
Why Thirty Days
There is no magic number as to the appropriate number of days. Again, all that matters is how an individual progresses in recovery. A thirty-day program offers three advantages. The first is that the period is a little less daunting. It is easier to be motivated to try a thirty-day program than longer ones. The second advantage is that a good program is adaptable, and if the patient is not ready for release, it is easy to adjust and allow him or her to remain as long as needed. The final aspect that gives thirty day programs an edge is that almost all insurance programs pay for the treatment (how much depends on the specific policy).
What to look for
As you look treatment programs, there are five important factors to always research and ask about.
Credentials of the staff – Who is providing the treatment? MDs., PhDs., individuals with lesser qualifications? A successful center or clinic will not hide the qualifications of its staff, nor will they talk around them. You should feel free to ask any questions about anyone on staff, including dieticians and other support staff.
Programs offered – What does the facility offer? Are they broad or specific in their treatment programs? Do they meet your specific need? Are they a medically based, behavior therapy based, both? Inpatient or outpatient? Are there age or gender specific programs? Can the family be included as part of the program?
Success rate – What is the program’s success rate? Not information on how many completed the program, but rather the rate of relapse. No one can claim 100 percent success, so cast a jaundiced eye on those that do. Many however, have outstanding success rates. Compare the success rates of different centers, and understand the methods they employ to prevent their patients from returning to their destructive ways.
Relapse prevention and continuing care – Do they provide post-rehab follow-up? Regularly scheduled follow-up treatment? Inpatient or outpatient support? Are Sober Escorts available? Referrals to Sober Living homes? Medical treatment? Behavior Modification? Ask specific questions, and settle for definite answers.
Cost – The facility should be able to provide you with specific information about cost, based on the information you provide. If you have insurance that will cover alcohol and substance abuse, they will also be able to answer specifics about that. Be sure to find out if costs include post-release care and treatment as well.
If you move forward with a deliberate sense of purpose, you will find a rehabilitation facility that meets all your requirements, and provides treatment that is successful for all involved. At The Way Out Recovery, we have the resources to match you programs that meet your needs and increase the probability of recovery.