Albion 2/29/2012 4:09:58 AM
News / Health & Wellness

The Freedom Center for Addiction Treatment

There literally hundreds of addiction treatment and recovery centers in the US today, each of which are dedicated to seeing every one of their clients overcome their addiction and live substance-free for the rest of their lives. Although the number of addiction rehab facilities means that the addicted individual now has a number of opportunities to address their problems with alcohol and/or drugs, it also makes the selection process more challenging and even a bit frustrating.

Regardless of the confusion or frustration that may result when you are trying to select a center for addiction treatment, just remember your long-term goals of overcoming your addiction and living substance-free for the rest of your life. Additionally, there are 5 things that should not deter you from locating an addiction treatment and recovery center that addresses your personal needs:

  •  family responsibilities
  • fear of the unknown (living without alcohol and/or drugs)
  • money and the financial means to pay for a rehab program
  • school or work responsibilities
  • the stigma of being labeled an addict and being judged when you enter a center for addiction treatment

These are the more common obstacles when it comes to hindering a person from entering an addiction rehab center. What you need to remember is that no two individuals are ever alike and neither are the addiction treatment and recovery programs that are currently available. Addiction rehab facilities are classified as either alternative or traditional. The traditional ones look more like clinics, hospitals, and motels while the alternative ones are more residential in appearance.

Once you have decided between the alternative and traditional center for addiction treatment, you will have to determine if an in-patient or an out-patient format is what will work best for you and address your personal needs. The out-patient program is ideal for individuals who do not have the financial means to pay for the in-patient type or who are the sole guardian and parent of children in the home. They are also ideal for those individuals who are still pursuing their education or work full-time jobs.

On the other hand, the in-patient center for addiction treatment is a much more structured environment and provides the client with around the clock care, monitoring, and supervision which are much more conducive to long-lasting recovery. In-patient addiction treatment and recovery programs are rated as the most effective in the US and have the highest recovery success rates. In either case, both types of facilities have the same goals of helping the individual overcome their addiction and return to a substance-free lifestyle.

For more information about our center for addiction treatment programs, contact the Freedom Center today by calling the toll-free phone number listed above.