Choosing Residential Alcohol Treatment

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Are you in the process of choosing a residential alcohol treatment program? There are many different types of treatment centers and options to choose from. Residential treatment is a place where the person will reside for about 30 to 90 days while they recover from their alcohol addiction or alcohol abuse problem. Residential treatment is a more intense and aggressive way to recover.

When an individual starts looking for treatment, they may see many different types of advertisements and marketing schemes to make the residential alcohol treatment program seem like the best choice for them or their loved one. While a gorgeous view is nice and important for the person to feel a sense calmness, there are a few other important key factors to that should be considered when looking for the right alcohol treatment program.

Accreditation and Licensing

When choosing residential alcohol treatment programs, the accreditation and license needs to be up to date and accurate. The staff that is working at the treatment center needs to be well trained and specialize in alcohol addiction. When the treatment center is visited by visitor’s, they should have access to the programs accreditation, licensing and any of their staff credentials posted or easy accessible when asked.

Effective Treatment Methods

The residential alcohol treatment program of choice should have effective treatment methods that have been proven. They should have statistics and success rates available that have been tested and proven by an outside agency. The program should also have these stats listed somewhere in the lobby or at the front desk for guests to view when they visit.

Support Groups / Therapy Services

Therapy and support sessions are an essential part of recovery. Therapy can be done either on individual or in a group setting. Support groups allows the person to feel a part of a group that are experiencing the same situations. The residential alcohol treatment program should offer a variety of different sessions for the person to attend. Many patients need to have sessions on a daily basis to multiple times per week. The amount of therapy and support group sessions the person may need will vary depending on their condition.

Comfortable Living Conditions

When a person admit themselves into a residential alcohol treatment, they will want to feel safe and comfortable. The living quarters should include a comfortable environment for the person to be able to focus on their recovery. They should have access to a private living area with a comfortable bed, dresser to place their personal items and access to a bathing area. There are different types of treatment centers, some are more luxurious than others but they all need to have at least the necessities for their residents.

Aftercare Services

Aftercare services are one of the most important parts of residential alcohol treatment. Aftercare services help an individual keep up the recovery process after they have successfully went through the residential part of recovery. Aftercare services can include referrals to other recovery services, support groups in the community and services at that clinic when the person is experiencing a time of need or weakness.

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Choosing a residential alcohol treatment program is one of the most important decisions that a person can make when they are ready to make the change and live a sober lifestyle. We are here to help you make the right choice and find a treatment program that will work the best for your recovery. Call us at 800-481-6965 (Who Answers?) .