Frequently Asked Questions About Drug Rehab Centers

Many people use the word “rehab” in reference to a facility that provides rehabilitation from drug or alcohol addiction.

Drug and alcohol rehab programs may involve one or several levels of care with various evidence-based and holistic treatment approaches.

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Many people decide to seek addiction treatment when substance use is having a significant impact on their lives.

You may require addiction care if you often use more alcohol or drugs than you intended to, can’t stop using substances when you want to, or experience cravings.

Learn more about the signs and symptoms of addiction.

Rehab centers may have different policies regarding cell phone use but, in general, consider cell phones a distraction to addiction recovery and discourage or limit their use.

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The cost of substance abuse treatment can vary widely. A significant factor affecting cost is whether you are attending an inpatient or outpatient treatment program.

The average methadone treatment program costs around $5,000. However, inpatient treatment can range from $5,000 to almost $100,000, depending on the program.

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Most health insurance companies provide coverage for addiction treatment. However, the extent of the coverage may vary depending on your health insurance policy.

Verify coverage with your health insurance provider and the treatment center before beginning treatment. Even with coverage, you may still be responsible for a deductible, copays, and other out-of-pocket costs.

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In addition to various levels of care based on the severity of the substance use disorder, addiction treatment is generally divided into evidence-based and holistic treatment options.

Evidence-based treatment services have been scientifically proven to be effective in treating addiction and include therapy, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and more.

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How long a drug rehab program will last depends on the level of care provided, the program itself, and other factors.

Residential rehab programs, where clients live onsite, can last anywhere from 30 days up to a year or longer.

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The cornerstone of addiction treatment is evidence-based behavioral therapy. Behavioral therapy can occur in individual, group, and family settings.

Two examples are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Holistic therapies have also helped many people and include animal-assisted therapy, art therapy, yoga, and more.

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In some cases, addiction treatment facilities may allow parents to bring their children with them to the rehab program.

Family-friendly addiction recovery programs, including programs for mothers with young children, make addiction treatment more accessible for families.

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Addiction treatment centers that allow children to accompany their parents will provide some type of childcare services.

This may include daycare services, shuttle service to and from school, or age-appropriate meals and activities.

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Specific marks of quality addiction care can help you find a rehab center that offers safe, reliable addiction treatment services.

A rehab center also qualifies to provide you with the best addiction treatment services when it meets your personal needs.

Learn more about qualifications for addiction treatment centers.

Many people benefit from traveling for addiction treatment, such as when treatment options are limited in their area.

Traveling for treatment may open you up to more evidence-based treatment options, qualified treatment providers, specialized addiction treatment programs, such as for veterans, and more.

Discover more about traveling for addiction treatment.

Pet-friendly addiction treatment centers are rare, and those that accept cats may be even rarer than those that accept dogs.

Although it’s proven that cats provide their humans with certain health benefits, it isn’t always practical to bring them with you to a rehab program. Luckily, other care options exist for your cat.

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Bringing a dog to an addiction treatment program may be more common than bringing a cat, but it is still rare.

In addition to considering whether a rehab center is pet-friendly, you will also want to consider the temperament of your dog, including if they get along with other dogs and with people.

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Generally, people ask about bringing two types of pets with them to a pet-friendly addiction treatment center: cats and dogs.

However, some people may also want to bring fish, hamsters, birds, or other pets with them. Typically, the types of pets allowed will depend on the rehab center’s individual pet policy.

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