| A limited number of live-in residents, too many and you | | | | There is no substitute for the Treatment Center staff |
| can get lost in the shuffle. | | | | having extensive experience in dealing with alcohol and |
| It is also important that Medical Doctors in the center | | | | drug addiction. |
| are 'Addictionologists' with a strong experience in | | | | Your therapeutic treatment plan should be customized |
| treating patients with addiction issues. | | | | and designed for you and your specific situation and |
| The treatment center allows you to work with your | | | | needs. |
| current therapist as continuity and familiarity is | | | | A customized therapeutic plan should be closely |
| important. | | | | monitored and incorporate regular meetings with the |
| A highly structured and supervised program provides | | | | client. |
| the best environment and probability for success and | | | | Drug and alcohol recovery in addition to being |
| may mean a shorter stay. | | | | customized should be comprehensive and integrated. |
| Licensed Psychologists who specialize in neurological, | | | | The therapeutic plan should incorporate drug and |
| psychological and career evaluations; It is important to | | | | alcohol recovery, 12 step, drug treatment, relapse |
| consider both neurological and psychological aspects | | | | prevention and education. |
| and also consider the career aspects that relate to | | | | Fully qualified and certified addiction counselors should |
| fully recovering and living a happy fulfilling life. | | | | be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. |
| A registered nurse brings a great deal of knowledge | | | | Anger Management is frequently an important skill for |
| and perspective to the treatment for chemical | | | | chemical dependent patients to master along with |
| dependency and helps ensure a heightened level of | | | | other specific life skills development. |
| professionalism. | | | | 12 step program principles add to an addiction |
| Your partner and family should be kept update with | | | | treatment and a recovery. |
| the treatment progress and involved as much as | | | | Rehab must consider and plan for transitioning out of |
| possible. Your partner and family should be regularly | | | | the treatment center and have an ongoing continuing |
| invited to the facility to participate. | | | | care plan |
| Group therapy sessions coupled with individual therapy | | | | Recovery and treatment cannot take place in a |
| sessions offers a diverse but comprehensive | | | | vacuum, and consultation with Therapists, Doctors, |
| approach to rehab therapy. | | | | EAP, MCO and employers and unions should occur |
| Engaging in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and | | | | throughout. |
| Treatment of Dual Diagnosis is recommended to treat | | | | There should be no surprises either with the cost of |
| the whole person and ongoing issues. | | | | the therapy and the care that is offered after the |
| It is vital that there be random drug testing. | | | | residential period is over. |
| Private rooms are really preferable for rest and | | | | Nutritious meals make your stay a lot more enjoyable |
| recovery and coupled with beautiful surroundings with | | | | and help you on your road to being healthy. |
| large grounds for walking and exercise provides for a | | | | The peace of mind and the security of lifetime support |
| great environment for recovery. | | | | for Alumni should not be downplayed. |
| Complete confidentiality is paramount. | | | | Treatment should not be prohibitively expensive. |