Saturday, December 13, 2008

Factors In Finding A Rehab Center That Is Right For You

By Andrew Lam

A finite amount of fellow patients to ensure the quality of care is not compromised.

It is also important that Medical Doctors in the center are 'Addictionologists' with a strong experience in treating patients with addiction issues.

The rehabilitation center integrates your current therapist into the ongoing treatment plan.

A highly structured and supervised program provides the best environment and probability for success and may mean a shorter stay.

The long term career path of the patient must be evaluated as a key component for their realization of a fulfilling happy life. Consequently the licensed psychologists on staff should not only focus on neurological and psychological evaluations but also on a realistic appraisal of the career path.

Registered Nurse Practitioner on staff-This can be overlooked but nurse(s) are health professionals that help ensure a higher level of care.

The treatment for your recovery should include an integrated program for the involvement of partners and families and there should be the provision for regularly scheduled events where they are invited to attend.

Combining individual therapy and group therapy promotes an all round approach to treatment that takes advantage of the aspects of both approaches.

Dual Diagnosis Treatment and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy are very strong building blocks for dealing with ongoing issues and treating the whole person.

Random drug testing is a necessity.

The physical surroundings are important in recovery, a private room combined with a natural green setting.

Total confidentiality is an absolute must.

There is no substitute for the Treatment Center staff having extensive experience in dealing with alcohol and drug addiction.

A customized rehab plan designed especially for you and your specific needs is the best approach.

Regularly scheduled reviews of the treatment and the therapeutic plan with clients are a necessity.

Addiction treatment has many components, drug and alcohol recovery, treatment, 12 step and relapse education and prevention.

Fully qualified and certified addiction counselors should be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Life skills development is a very important component in the recovery process and the journey to a fulfilling life. Especial attention should be paid to anger management.

12 step program principles add to an addiction treatment and a recovery.

Transitional and Continuing Care Plans are vital to moving forward and reinforcing recovery.

Recovery and treatment cannot take place in a vacuum, and consultation with Therapists, Doctors, EAP, MCO and employers and unions should occur throughout.

Treatment should not end after the patient leaves the facility and aftercare should be provided. The full cost of all services should be clearly laid out.

The food provided should be both tasty and nutritious.

The peace of mind and the security of lifetime support for Alumni should not be downplayed.

Treatment should not be prohibitively expensive. - 16955

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