Whether or not addiction treatment at a private facility is better than that at a public one may be difficult, if not impossible, to determine. After all, the success or failure of addiction treatment depends almost solely on the person who has an addiction and their desire to overcome it.
That being said, both private and public addiction treatment centers have their advantages and their disadvantages. A few of these are discussed here. Private addiction treatment centers often have the capability to protect one’s privacy more thoroughly. Heightened security measures, identity-concealing tactics, and, of course, the higher cost all can serve to keep one’s addiction treatment less noticeable to the public eye.
The higher cost of addiction treatment at private facilities can be the disadvantage. Many people simply cannot afford to pay the fees that are required to enter a private addiction center; therefore, access is more restricted. Public addiction treatment centers are usually either free or do not require a great deal of money. Some are operated through municipal, state, or federal agencies, and may be covered, at least in part, by some health care plans. Others may provide addiction treatment based on one’s ability to pay. The fee is assessed based on one’s income, and if there is no income or other means of payment, then it is free.
The affordability is, of course, the advantage. One disadvantage of public addiction treatment centers is that their very accessibility can possibly raise privacy issues. Unless one chooses a facility located a good distance away from the place or area of residence, there is the likelihood of being in the same facility with a friend, acquaintance, or even an extended family member.
Those who are serious about addiction treatment should not really concern themselves with whether or not certain addiction treatment centers are better than others. Rather, the primary goal of any such facility should be to offer the best care available, no matter how much or how little it costs.
By calling 1-800-559-9503, or visiting http://www.addictionrecovery.net/, those needing help can find both public and private facilities in their area or at a location where they would feel comfortable.
