As the years pass, the drug abuse in the United States seems to grow worse and addiction impacts the lives of millions of Americans and their families.
In 2015, 20.5 million Americans 12 and older had a substance abuse disorder. Of that 20.5 million, two million had a substance abuse problem with prescription pain medication and 591,000 had a substance abuse disorder involving heroin.
The rise in substance abuse disorders has also led to high rates of overdoses. In 2016, there were more than 63,000 overdose deaths in the U.S. and more than 42,000 involved an opioid.
From heroin to fentanyl to morphine to cocaine to pain killers, the number of Americans abusing various drugs is high and the need for drug addiction centers has increased. When it comes to choosing the right rehab for yourself or a loved one, there are many options available.
Don’t be afraid to ask a lot of questions. What kinds of treatments do various drug addiction centers offer? Is the center licensed and accredited? Does staff supervise treatments? Is the facility single-gender or co-ed? How many patients has the facility treated? What sort of results can be expected in treatment?
Choosing to seek treatment is an important life decision for a patient and their families and patients and they want to be sure they’ve found the right place to get the help they need.
When considering drub addiction centers and drug addiction treatment, those in need of treatment may want to consider:
- Location: Those seeking help can often do in-state or out-of-state treatment and can choose a treatment center in a big city or rural area.
- Cost: Money plays a big factor in most things and treatment is no different. Insurance will help cover costs in some cases and ultimately the cost of treatment outweighs the cost of long-term addiction both personally and financially.
- Duration of Stay: The length of treatment needed varies from person to person and rehab facilities can offer variable treatment lengths or single duration lengths.
- Approach to Treatment: Different drug addiction centers treat addictions in different ways and some are specific to certain addictions.
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- Holistic programs: These treat an addiction from a whole-body point of view and use natural therapies as a means to achieve sobriety and improve health.
- Adolescent programs: These deal with the challenges addicted teenagers might face in recovery and may use faith-based or religious programs in their treatment.
- Inpatient treatment: This type of treatment allows an addict to detox and focus on a path to sobriety that is tailored specifically to them. Those in treatment can have individual sessions with a counselor and can also participate in group therapy, especially in a residential treatment center.
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With so many drug addiction centers available—more than 14,000 in the United States— as well as many treatment options, a person in need of treatment should take time to consider what works best for them. An addict headed for rehab should determine what their goals are during treatment and possibly consult with a professional to determine how best to achieve those goals.
Drug rehab approaches include: