If you or someone you love is struggling with substance abuse, deciding which alcohol rehabilitation facility to choose is an important decision. While there are many options available, not all of them are created equal. Rehabilitation facilities may vary in cost and the type and quality of care they offer.

This post will help you assess a potential alcohol rehab center by examining 8 key areas: price range, length of stay, staff qualifications, program types offered, client-patient ratio, patient success rates and the overall atmosphere at the facility.

There are many different types of alcohol recovery programs. These include inpatient and outpatient (day treatment) programs, crisis intervention, faith-based (non-clinical) services and adolescent services. These types of services vary greatly in length, cost and level of care they provide to patients. Some programs are intended for adult patients only while others may be appropriate for teenagers. Jason Shiers Addiction Specialist with Wide World Coaching says “The type of program a patient chooses should be highly dependent on his or her particular needs”. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction to alcohol, it is important to choose the best type of rehab center possible that will not only help them recover from their addiction but also address the issues that led them to become dependent on alcohol in the first place.

The cost of alcohol treatment may vary depending on the type of program, length of stay and other factors. Prices, however, are not the only things to consider when determining the cost of alcohol rehabilitation services. The facilities you choose should be in a safe neighborhood and professionals should be able to assure you that your privacy will be respected. Also, make sure that the professionals handling your case have experience working with patients like you: their qualifications will determine how well they are able to help you receive the care you need. Finally, when choosing any type of alcohol rehab center make sure that staff members have at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in addiction counseling or mental health.

The staff qualifications of the alcohol rehabilitation center will determine how well they are able to help you. If they do not have the proper training, your recovery process will be undermined and it is likely that you may relapse after leaving the facility. It is also important to ask about the staff's experience working with patients like yourself. Professionals trained in substance abuse and addiction counseling recognize a wide range of individual needs and views on recovery. They are able to work effectively with patients and their families at all stages of the addiction process: from education, prevention and restoration through to treatment, prevention, support networks, medication management and relapse prevention as well as helping people integrate into their communities upon release from care.

Programs should provide a variety of activities. For example, patients may participate in group therapy or individual counseling sessions, undergo counseling sessions on their own and attend 12-step meetings and other programs designed to help them stay sober. Whatever program your insurance plan offers will not be able to offer you the most effective substance abuse treatment unless it includes the type of care you need as a patient.

Overall, each rehab center should have a positive atmosphere with warm and welcoming people. If you are uncomfortable at any time in the facility, feel uneasy about the professionals helping you or do not feel that your privacy is respected then this could indicate that the facility has problems with their staff. Also, if your program is not helping you meet your treatment goals, then you may want to consider changing treatment centers. 

Whether you or someone you love is struggling with alcoholism, addiction or substance abuse, don't wait. Alcohol rehabilitation centers today provide the most effective treatment possible for all types of substance abuse problems. Make sure that you get the help you need and deserve. 

We hope this information helps you to choose the best alcohol rehab center possible to meet your needs for recovery. In addition, we encourage you to contact us with any questions you may have as well as suggestions of other resources that will also help your loved ones recover from substance abuse problems. We look forward to hearing from you!