Several Questions Regarding Inpatient Rehab Centers
Traditionally and technically, inpatient treatment is an industry term meaning staying inside a medical facility strictly for the purpose of detoxing and being treated for drug or alcohol abuse. It has come to mean staying full-time at any level of treatment or rehab care. So, the term inpatient treatment can have several meanings. In either case, whether residing in full time care for just detoxing off alcohol or drugs, or it means full time residency for treatment of alcoholism or addiction.
There are many inpatient rehab centers, and knowing what to look for when you need one can make the difference between success and failure. When you are looking for addiction treatment for yourself or a loved one, it is important to know enough to ask the right questions.
How much treatment and what kind of treatment does the client receive during their stay in the Inpatient Drug Rehab Center?
Residential programs should have a minimum of 50 to 60 hours of therapy per week. They should also include activities of daily living, family sessions, exposure to community self help groups, and weekly outings for some much needed recreation.
Will my medical insurance cover the cost of treatment?
Ask the facility if they are an “in-network” provider for your insurance company. This is important because if they are not, you are probably going to have much higher deductible, co-insurance, and co-payment expenses (out of pocket expenses) than you would with an in-network provider.
Many insurance companies do cover the cost of substance abuse treatment, but not all policies are built the same way. Some policies cover the cost of everything at 100%, while others have a maximum lifetime dollar or day limit, and in some cases only cover the cost of medical detoxification.
Get an estimate of what your deductible and other out of pocket expenses will be. They may not be able to give you an exact figure, but they should be able to tell you what your worst case scenario would be.
What happens after I leave treatment?
All good treatment centers provide a detailed aftercare plan for their clients upon discharge. This is called a discharge plan. It will include the following: an appointment with a psychiatrist or psychologist in their home town if indicated, a recommendation to attend an intensive outpatient program or aftercare program, a list of local AA or NA meetings and a relapse prevention plan.
Relapse prevention is the key to continuing to stay clean and sober. A good treatment center has worked with their clients during their stay to develop an individualized plan of action that will help them not drink or use drugs again if they start to go off track. This is a crucial element in their post treatment continuing recovery.
Make a Decision
After you have asked these questions, and are satisfied with the answers, you are ready to make a decision.
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Inpatient Drug Rehab Centers: What To Look For
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