For people who struggle with an alcohol or drug addiction, checking in to a residential inpatient rehab center is often the first step toward building the foundation necessary for a lifetime of sobriety. However, choosing an inpatient rehab center can be a tricky decision if you don’t know what to look for.
Time spent in inpatient rehab can be life changing. The objective of most centers is to help patients become sober during their stay as well as teach them the skills needed to help minimize the chances of relapse when they re-enter their everyday lives.
Rehab has been proven to be effective, too. One study found that patients who spent at least three months at an inpatient treatment center were more likely to remain sober for extended periods of time.
Research also shows, however, that choosing the correct facility is imperative to success in achieving sobriety. According to one study, recovering addicts are most likely to complete an inpatient program if they had never been in one before. Even then, studies show that less than 40% of addicts complete rehab at the same center they started with, and about 30% drop out of programs all together.
Here are some of the key questions to consider when choosing an inpatient rehab center for yourself or a loved one.
Do Their Treatments Suit Your Needs?
Not all inpatient centers are equal, and many centers specialize in one treatment or another. Some of the best rehab centers not only have experience handling addiction cases, but also mental health issues such as depression or anxiety, which are often co-existing factors that lead to substance abuse addiction.
Plus, centers that offer customizable personalized treatment plans, ranging from the traditional programs to experiential methods, can help you feel confident that your treatment will cater to your unique circumstances. The goal of personalized rehab programs is to provide the addict with the program that best suits their needs and preferences, which leads to a higher percentage of program completion and a greater chance for long-term sobriety.
The best inpatient rehab centers have experienced therapists and psychologists that use effective therapy techniques to help identify and address underlying causes or themes that contribute to addiction.
How Does Their Therapy Program Help Prevent Relapse?
Ideally, addicts only have to stay in rehab once. Unfortunately, this is often not the case, as many inpatient centers fail to get to the heart of what triggers a patient’s substance abuse.
The best rehab centers have experienced therapists and psychologists that use effective therapy techniques to help identify and address underlying causes or themes that contribute to addiction. The counseling component of inpatient rehab can often be a difficult and emotionally painful journey, but it’s critical in preventing relapse.
Can I Afford Rehab?
Price and financing are important factors when choosing an inpatient rehab center. While it may seem out of place to put a price on a person’s wellbeing, for many people, affordability is a serious factor when selecting an inpatient rehab center. Many rehab centers offer payment plans and loans, which can help lessen the financial commitment.
Sometimes health insurance even covers rehab, and it helps to know which questions to ask your insurance provider. Here are some important ones:
- What is the process for being approved for an inpatient stay?
- How long of a stay is supported?
- Is the rehab center I’m interested in covered under my policy?
- What does my policy limit when it comes to inpatient rehab?
- Are meals covered under the program?
- Are costs related to transportation, family counseling, recreational and social activities supported?
- Is alcohol or drug detox medication covered?
Are You Looking Into Choosing an Inpatient Rehab Center?
When it comes to rehab, choosing the right facility can be the difference in establishing the foundation for long-term sobriety. Morningside Recovery helps people get sober through a patient-centered rehab facility that not only offers substance detox programs, but innovative treatment plans that suits each patient’s unique circumstances.
Plus, Morningside Recovery offers a wide-range of outpatient programs to help you build on the foundation set in rehab. For more information about residential treatment, please call our 24/7 helpline at 855-631-2135. Morningside specialists will work with you to help find the treatment option that works for you.
