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Drug Treatment Center FAQs

Drug addiction…by the time you realize it’s really a problem it has already taken control! So, you’ve decided to seek help? Are you afraid of drug treatment because you don’t really know what it’s all about? It’s really not that drug treatment centers are scary, it’s the fear you have of not knowing what you are getting into—that’s what is really scary. Although all drug treatment centers are different the fact is that many of the questions you have about drug treatment can be answered generally. Here’s a look at some frequently asked questions about drug treatment that may help you feel more comfortable about what’s coming up.

What Happens at Drug Treatment?

If you aren’t sure what is going to happen during drug treatment then there’s a huge chance that your fear of drug treatment lies in the lack of knowledge of what will happen during treatment. Most drug treatment centers incorporate a range of counseling techniques such as individual, family and group counseling into the treatment program. In addition to counseling, during drug treatment an addict will also be subjected to personal time for reflection, educational time, family time, periods of rest, relaxation and exercise. Drug treatment centers usually have a detailed schedule that assures those in treatment can get back on track.

Where will I live during drug treatment?

That all depends on the type of treatment that you seek. For instance, if you choose to attend inpatient drug treatment then you will live at the drug treatment center for the duration of the program. If you choose outpatient drug treatment then you will not live at the center you will either live at your own home or you may live in a sober house local to the outpatient drug treatment center. You can ask many questions at a drug treatment center so if you are not sure if inpatient drug treatment or outpatient drug treatment is right for you then consider talking with a treatment center specialist about this situation.

How do I Know Drug Treatment Will Actually Work?

Unfortunately, there is no 100% guarantee that a single drug treatment center program will work for each individual. However, drug treatment, in general will be effective if you are ready for treatment, willing to accept treatment or take part in treatment and work at it. Even those who do not want drug treatment or who are apprehensive about drug treatment can benefit from the effects of drug treatment over time. If a drug treatment center guarantees that you will be “cured” of your addiction by attending the program at their facility consider choosing a different program.

What Happens after Drug Treatment?

So you enter drug treatment, get the help you need, now what? What comes after drug treatment is largely up to you but may include aftercare and a follow up treatment plan. The most effective drug treatment centers include follow up treatment for addiction. This can greatly reduce the chance of relapse. If you aren’t sure what happens after drug treatment, talk to the treatment center about your options post treatment. Make sure that you have a plan in place to assure that you are on the right track and have support after you complete drug treatment. Consider support groups, sober living and other post treatment options.

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Calls to numbers on a specific treatment center listing will be routed to that treatment center. Calls to any general helpline will be answered or returned by one of the treatment providers listed, each of which is a paid advertiser: ARK Behavioral Health, Recovery Helpline, Alli Addiction Services.

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