Alcohol Drug Abuse Treatment Centers
Families and friends often find themselves in the uncomfortable position of trying to help a loved one who is abusing drugs or alcohol. For many of them, they will need to learn all about a subject they are unfamiliar with treatment.
What, exactly, is treatment?
Drug and alcohol treatment is the therapeutic and educational process which begins recovery from alcohol or substance abuse. It is also referred to as rehab. Drug and alcohol treatment covers a wide range of options and variables. Generally speaking, treatment starts with getting the substance(s) out of the body. This process is also known as detox. Detox is critical for several reasons. First, having the drugs or alcohol in the body often causes a craving for more of it. This cycle of using and withdrawing is why people can’t just quit on there own. Detox for alcohol and many drugs must be done under medical supervision to insure this process is completed safely and painlessly.
What is the difference between inpatient and outpatient treatment center?
Inpatient treatment is the initial full time component. Inpatient is where the person checks in and resides at a facility, 24-hr a day. Outpatient treatment is done on a part time basis, often for a few hours several times a week, usually for several months.
How do you know whether someone should start with inpatient or outpatient treatment?
This is a difficult question. A complete assessment and evaluation, done by a professional, will usually determine the right thing to do.
How long should someone stay in treatment?
In general, 28 days is enough time. If someone has been through treatment before, more than 30 days is often recommended. The cost of attending a treatment center is expensive because it is health care. A full-time, inpatient treatment center can range from $400 to $1200 per day. Insurance will often cover some or all of the cost. Finding the right best rehab program is very important because they are all different. We suggest you start with what funding is available, such as insurance and go from there.
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