Substance Abuse Treatment

Our confidential 24-hour helpline maintains a nationwide database of substance abuse treatment facilities. The professional staff at our helpline can assist you any time day or night in finding the right program for you. Call us today, toll-free at 1-800-993-3869 (1-800-99-DETOX).

Substance abuse treatment is provided at thousands of facilities nationwide. But since every treatment facility is different as it relates to services, population, gender, cost and philosophy, it can be difficult to sort through all your options.

Tips on Choosing a Substance Abuse Treatment Facility

When you know what to expect from a quality substance abuse treatment center it can make the process of choosing one much simpler. The following lists just some of the criteria you should look for before deciding on which facility to attend:

Accreditation by the Joint Commission
Licensure by the state in which the facility resides
Board certified physicians with credentialing by the American Society of Addiction Medicine
Licensed clinicians
Medically-monitored detox
Specialized treatment components if desired – GLBTQ, women only, Christian, etc.
Dual diagnosis treatment
Family therapy component
Relapse prevention
Aftercare services

The Cost of Substance Abuse Treatment

Perhaps one of the most important factors to consider is the overall cost of the substance abuse treatment. Some facilities may accept your healthcare insurance or offer special payment plans. Just like anything else, you need to compare prices and services. It is possible to find a facility which costs less than another but still provides a high level of quality care.

For more information on drug or alcohol abuse, or to locate a substance abuse treatment facility in your area, call us, toll-free, at 1-800-993-3869 (DETOX). Operators are standing by 24 hours a day to take your confidential call.