If you are looking for a private addiction rehab clinic, how do you know which one is going to be right for you / your family member and which ones are ethical and professional?
It is important to pick the right one for you / your loved one as this could make the difference between getting well and staying sick (and money well spent or wasted) but how do you know which this is?
Researching the private rehab centres around you
When you look on the internet you will probably have a number of options come up. You may see the details of the private rehabs that are nearby. It may be that one of these will suit you. You certainly have nothing to lose by calling them and even visiting them. In an ideal world this is the best way to get a feel for the private rehab – what it does, what the staff are like, the ambience. So that is a good starting point, even if only to offer a point of comparison. However, you may feel that your local one is suitable in which case you need look no further.
What to look for when choosing private rehab
Things to look for are: is there a medically supervised detox? Is there an experienced detox doctor / psychiatrist who will know the most comfortable and safest way to detox – especially if your needs may be complex? Is there 24 hour staff care? Does the clinic operate on one site or a number of sites? Are bedrooms single occupancy or shared? Is it clean? What is the therapy / counselling like? Can you speak to current clients while visiting to get a feel for how they are finding it / what they are learning? What aftercare service is available? How much does it cost? What support is there available for other family members?
If you are not able to visit or to get a good feel for the local clinic over the phone, then maybe a recommendation is the best way forward. Do you know of anyone who has needed to attend an alcohol rehabilitation centre or go to drug abuse rehabilitation? How did they find it? Would they recommend where they went? Did it work for them? Personal recommendation is always best if it is an option.
Getting help in selecting the right clinic
You may call a referral agent to ask them which clinic they would recommend. You do not have to pay for this service – they will be paid by the rehabs they recommend. If you call this service, they should match the clinic to your needs by checking the medical and health history of the person needing to go to private rehab, their alcohol and drug use, and other individual and personal needs. They should be able to advise you and recommend a suitable private rehab. The more information they can be given, the better their prospects of matching you with the most suitable clinic. You can then contact that alcohol / drug rehabilitation centre or ask for them to contact you. If you ask for the private rehabs to make contact, make sure you are clear as to which one / how many you want to call you or else you may feel that you are being bombarded with calls from private rehabs who want to help.
If you can find the most appropriate rehab for you, it can be the start of a whole new and much better way of life.