At Suncoast Rehabilitation Center, we understand the difficulty that people can encounter when looking for the right rehab program for them.  It can feel so overwhelming that simply trying to search for the right rehab can cause an addict or family member to give up on their quest to be drug free.  In order to help addicts find the right rehab for them, we have created a list of tips and questions for the person seeking rehab to ask themselves which will lead to the right center for them.

• Take a look at what your goal is.  Do you want to go completely drug free, or are you looking to replace the drug you are on with a prescription drug like Suboxone or methadone?  Is it your intent to use drugs during the withdrawal process, or do you want to stop drugs completely to avoid using them as a crutch?

One thing to consider is that often drugs like Suboxone, Naltrexone, or methadone are prescribed on a long-term basis.  This means that these drugs are used alongside any counseling that may occur in a clinic that uses them.  Some clinics may help wean the person off of the prescription drug, while others just continue to prescribe the drug over a period of years.  If the individual attempting to go to rehab tries to get off of the prescribed drug, they will experience pretty much the exact same withdrawal symptoms they would experience if they tried to get off the drug to which they were addicted the first time around.

One person we recently interviewed let us know they were interested in this program because of the drug-free approach.  She had tried rehab before and got put on more drugs than she was on when she came in.  The drug-free approach was the only one that worked for her.

• Research a variety of centers.  Many rehabs will speak with you confidentially over the phone so you can get a feel for their facilities and their philosophy.

  

• How are you paying for rehab?  Many rehab centers will work with your insurance provider and all will likely take cash, however, if you don’t have insurance and you don’t have the cash for rehab, you do have other options.  You can find out if the rehab center you are considering has a sponsorship program or if they take insurance like Medicare or Medicaid, which is provided to people in a specific income bracket by the government.
• Take time out of the equation.  It may seem like a great idea to go into a 30 day rehab, but such a rehab may not create the effect you are going for.  Choosing a rehab because you agree with the techniques used is much more important than the time it takes for you to get drug free.
• Get help.  Ask a trusted friend or family member who is not addicted to anything to check out the rehab for you.  This objective look may help you make the decision you need to make between one rehab or another.

Once you have found the right rehab for your needs, you may have some immediate life concerns.  While you can take up any concern with the intake counselor at your chosen rehab, here are some things to think about:

1. As addiction is considered a disability, you can take a leave of absence from work without disclosing the reason for the leave.  You can find out more about your rights under “The Family Leave Act” by researching it online or discussing it with the rehab facility.
2. Work out your financial obligations for the time you will be in rehab or ask a trusted friend or family member to help you with them while you are in rehab.  You do not want to distract from your program by having to

   

   deal with financial worries.
3. Tell someone you trust in your family that you are going to rehab.  You may be surprised how supportive they and the rest of your friends or family can be.
4. Discuss any court appointments with your intake counselor.  They can offer the direction that will best benefit your current situation.
5. Ask a trusted and drug-free friend or family member to get rid of any secret stashes or drug paraphernalia for you while you’re in rehab.  When you return home after rehab, you’ll want a drug-free household.
6. Pack up anything you believe you will need.  Most rehabs will provide you with a packing list.

Once you have checked in to rehab, it’s important to be focused on your recovery.  Prepare yourself to work with others on detoxing and improving yourself and your condition.  Prepare yourself for a drug-free future.

If you or someone you know is addicted to drugs of any kind – prescription or street drugs – contact us today at (877) 850-7355.  Our drug-free program has the highest success rate in the country.