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Find Alcoholism Drug Treatment
To begin the process of program selection, have an evaluation by a qualified addiction specialist to determine an appropriate course of treatment. Many drug and alcohol treatment centers offer free evaluations. You can also see a psychologist, licensed social worker, or other mental health professional with experience in the field of drug and alcohol addiction for an evaluation. It is important to see someone with experience in this area for the best results. This will determine whether you are best served by an inpatient residential program or outpatient treatment. In addition, your evaluation will determine psychosocial therapy requirements and whether medication is recommended. Often residential treatment or intensive outpatient (several hours per day) is recommended at the beginning of the alcoholism recovery process. As you make progress, the intensity of treatment is lessened. Program Selection As you consider different alcoholism treatment programs, inquire about therapy approaches, staff credentials, cost, and sobriety success of past patients. In addition, ask about post-treatment support programs and follow-up since managing addiction is a life-long process. Then familiarize yourself with the treatment centers in your area that can help you - and your loved ones - back on the road to health and emotional wellness. Often the best treatment centers are not located close to home. This should not be a factor though, as you want to get into the best alcoholism drug treatment program possible. You want to find a treatment program that has the expertise and services to address your needs and requirements. However, if you are traveling to an alcoholism drug treatment center away from home, make sure you have a plan for follow-up care back home. You should also be aware that many treatment programs have a family component in which they like the family to participate, and if you travel any great distance to get treatment, your family may not be able to participate in your treatment. You’ll have to weigh the benefits of an excellent treatment program away from home against the limitation of traveling far from home to get care. Hopefully you can find a good program close to where you live. Look for a program that is run by licensed professionals. The program should be run by doctors, licensed social workers, and other licensed mental health and drug and alcohol professionals. They may also use peer counselors, who are other addicts further along in their alcoholism recovery process, but peer counselors should not run the program. You will require professional help during your recovery process. The addiction specialist who does your evaluation can refer you to an appropriate facility, but you may prefer to do research and find your own. Due to the expense of treatment programs, your choice may be limited to what your insurance plan will pay for. Don’t be afraid to ask your insurance company to pay for something different, though, that will better meet your needs. They can, and sometimes will, make exceptions.
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