Nine Questions to Ask When Choosing a Rehab

Nine Questions to Ask When Choosing a Rehab This year, the USA is on pace for 50,000+ overdose deaths as we saw in 2016 and 88,000 deaths from alcohol misuse. There is no indication that the Federal government will follow through on past initiatives to stem the opioid abuse epidemic. Plans to cut Medicaid and repeal the Affordable Care Act could decimate treatment opportunities for those most in need. The time to act, if you have a loved one in need of addiction treatment, is now. But how does one choose the best treatment center? Here are some questions that might help you find the best addiction treatment facility to meet your needs: Do you have a bed available today? Addiction treatment is a lifesaving intervention. The best treatment centers might have a wait of a day or two. Waiting for weeks is too long. Addiction is deadly. Go to the best place you can get into now. What is your success rate? You need to know if the treatment center tracks the progress of clients after they leave. Choose a treatment facility that tracks outcomes at least to one year after alumni leave the facility. What is my expected length of stay? The best treatment centers will be honest with you and say that the optimal length of stay is somewhere around 90 days, and work with your insurance provider to help cover as many days in treatment as possible. There should be no surprise that clients will be asked to “extend” beyond the first 30 days. Top treatment centers work to outcomes; four ...
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