1Look for a detox center that will provide the best treatment for your addiction. There is no single treatment or program that is appropriate for every person. Some detox centers specialize in alcohol addiction only, some centers don’t treat symptoms of alcohol addiction at all. Define your addiction and search only for those facilities that specialize in its treatment.
2Consider your lifestyle. While there are many detox centers that demand the patients live there during their treatment, you may not be able to commit to a program of that type. If you have a family and if you cannot take a leave from your job, then look for out-patient facilities. You’ll be able to go every day for treatment and counseling, and you will be able to go home and to your job every day. Most out-patient facilities cater to people with mild drug addictions.
3Be honest with yourself about your addiction. Whether you are addicted to alcohol, food, drugs or any other substance, you know yourself better than anyone else. If you don’t think you can abstain from using or abusing your addictive substance, you probably need to have in-patient care. This means you will live at the detox center and you will have around the clock care and support. There will nothing there that can tempt you into relapse.
4Interview the personnel at several detox centers. Take into consideration all of the following factors:
Cost (Will your insurance cover part or all of the expense?)
Amenities (TV, radio, Internet, etc.)
Visitors (Will your family and friends be allowed to visit you during your stay?)
Diet (do you have any special dietary needs? Allergies?)
Personal items (Can you keep your cell phone, computer, etc.?)
Duration of your stay (Exactly how long is the treatment program? What if you change your mind?)
Personnel (Ask to meet the people who will be treating you.)
Treatment specifics. (What will your daily regime entail? What are the rules?)
Orientation (Ask if you may take a tour of the facility before deciding.)
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