Admitting that you have a substance abuse issue is difficult. Once you have taken this important step, you have a number of addiction treatment programs to choose from.

Finding the right one may seem overwhelming, but there 3 questions you can ask to evaluate different options to choose the program that will work best for you.

4 Questions – How To Choose A Substance Abuse Treatment Program

1. Can You Afford To Go To The Addiction Treatment Program?

Since the cost of programs varies greatly, find out how much the rehabs you are considering will cost. Some of them may be covered by insurance for a certain number of days of treatment, while others are completely private. Contact treatment centers directly to find out whether any financing arrangements are available to help you go to the program.

2. Will You Be Able To Take The Time To Go To The Treatment Program?

Some alcohol and drug addiction treatment programs operate on a residential basis, and clients move in to the facility for a certain time. If you are not able to leave your home due to work, school or family responsibilities for a full course of treatment, then this treatment model may not be the right one for you.

At SummitHelps, we offer intensive outpatient therapy. Our clients who choose this treatment model drug and alcohol addiction treatment programs are not secluded from the distractions of the outside world, so we have to provide structure by giving them a strict schedule of treatment sessions to attend. During this time, they receive group and individual therapy, educational programs, and ongoing support. Our outpatient clients also get to return home to their family and career every day.

3. Does The Philosophy Of The Addiction Treatment Program Make Sense To You?

There are a number of different ways to approach addiction treatment. The treatment center’s philosophy will influence how you will be treated, how you are expected to behave while in treatment, the types of programs offered, and whether there will be restrictions on what you can do while in treatment.

We treat our patients on a holistic basis that addresses their physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Our customized treatment plans are developed after a detailed assessment.

If you are unable to look at the philosophy with an open mind from the outset and work with it, then the treatment center is not the right choice for you. It doesn’t mean that you or the center is “wrong”; it’s just that the chemistry isn’t right.

4. Do You Need Treatment For Another Condition Other Than Addiction?

In a situation where you need treatment for a mental health concern, such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or post-traumatic stress disorder, and addiction, you’ll need to make sure you find a center that can help clients with a dual diagnosis. At Summit Helps, we treat co-occurring disorders in a caring, professional manner.

Would you like to find out more about our programs to help you decide whether Summit Behavioral Health is right for you? Call us now for more information!