Contrary to popular belief, traveling for drug rehab and addiction treatment is a good thing and offers many positive benefits. It may initially seem as an aggravation or a deterrent, but the positives far outweigh the negatives. Traveling for treatment will remove you from a possibly toxic environment where physical and psychological triggers may affect your recovery experience. You or your loved one need to be in a place where the focus is on healing, and where making a sober, healthy life is paramount. To avoid relapse or avoid it happening again, the best thing to do is find the right drug treatment center for you and your goals. When you know what to ask and what to look for in a treatment center you can more accurately choose the right one for you.
Finding the Proper Level of Care for Addiction Treatment
There are many different programs available for addicts, including but not limited to, inpatient and outpatient programs. Many people need more round-the-clock treatment that allows them to concentrate on getting sober without the worries of everyday life. Others need to maintain their career and family obligations. Some people cannot decide what the best course of action will be for them and their long-term sobriety. Any treatment center being considered should be readily available to discuss their treatment programs as well as able to discuss the benefits the programs have on sobriety and any concerns.
To go with their programs, you will want to ask them what their approach to care is and if they have studies measuring the effectiveness. You should be wary of facilities that claim extraordinary success and ask to see any studies measuring the effectiveness of their programs. Find a facility that treats patients on a psychological, physical, and a spiritual level. No treatment is “one-size-fits-all” experience and there is no “quick-fix.” Find a facility that can treat patients according to the existence of co-occurring illnesses, age, gender, cultural backgrounds, and other variables. Sometimes the right facility isn’t in the same state as you.
Addiction Treatment Centers & Accreditation
To make sure that you receive quality care it is important to find a center that is state-licensed and what, if any, accreditations they may have. It is important to look at the credentials of the staff and find out if a 24/7 nursing staff is available. Another good thing to look for is the counselor to patient ratio, to ensure that you receive the quality care and attention you need to maintain your sobriety. Rehabilitation facilities should allow you to come in and see where you will be spending your time. You will want to make sure they are hospitable and clean, either yourself or through references. Detoxing from certain drugs can be dangerous and any facility being considered should offer a supervised detox period. This is the first step in the recovery process and will allow you to withdraw safely, ensure your health, and increase the chances for commitment to sobriety.
You will want to find a program that teaches some type of life skills program, to help you deal with the stress and problems of everyday life after treatment. There is no way to avoid stressors or temptations after treatment, the best way to maintain sobriety is by having the skills to recognize the situation and find something other than your substance to solve the problem. The life skills program will also help reteach basic responsible thinking, morals, problem solving, and healthy ways to deal with emotions that may have been compromised during times of drug abuse. If you decide that you are going to participate in an inpatient program you will want to consider if the treatment center has a nutritional component for their patients. Drug abuse can leave the body with many problems. To make sure that you recover safely and stay healthy throughout treatment and after, the benefits of a nutritional element are limitless. Reviews of rehab programs have showed that patients from those with nutritional support were able to maintain sobriety more than those without.
Support After Addiction Treatment
One of the biggest aides in maintaining sobriety after treatment is finding ongoing support. Look for facilities that offer aftercare or alumni programs that allow you to find new sober activities and support systems. Using this extended care can be the difference between relapse and sobriety. It is important to work with a facility that can find you support in your home state as well as in their state.
Removing an addict from their environment will help them focus on their recovery. There will be little in the way of damaging or detrimental distractions when they leave home for treatment. They will be free from risky social interactions, distanced from those who would supply them with addictive substances, and in a state of mind where they can look inward and start to heal. At Recovery Ways we want to educate our patients on how to live a sober lifestyle and arm them with the tools to return home and not relapse. Also, our locations in Salt Lake City are near some of the most beautiful nature in the country. This provides a place of comfort and serenity where one can learn new skills to have a fun life in recovery.
Traveling for drug rehab and addiction treatment can give an addict a fresh, new perspective. They will meet individuals outside of their social group and learn new skills from the example set by our clinicians and patients further along in their recovery. These new interactions will be the groundwork for building a sober network. This sober network will provide support and encouragement when things get tough at home.
Arranging Travel Plans for Addiction Treatment
Making travel arrangements for rehab can be one of the biggest barriers to entering an effective drug rehab program. Recovery Ways makes this very simple and can help make travel arrangements for you or your loved one. If you’re ready to start the admissions process please call us today. Our specialists will walk you through the entire process and review your insurance to find out if it will cover costs associated with drug or alcohol addiction rehab. Contact us here or call 1-888-986-7848
