What is the difference between outpatient treatment and "intensive" outpatient treatment, for drug addiction? We are looking at options for local outpatient treatment centers and therapy/counseling for addiction treatment. Rehab isn't needed this time, and meetings weren't really enough last time. W
What is the typical price range for drug detox programs?
What are the requirements for "intensive" outpatient programs, compared to outpatient programs? If I ...
IOP programs, which provide intensive treatment while still allowing participation in work, school, and community, are available for some candidates for substance abuse treatment, based on clinical assessment.
What does "ACS" mean attached to a clinical drug counselor's name?
What is Medical Detox? How is it different from drug or alcohol detox?
What is "patient brokering" in drug treatment?
Defining the controversial topic of "patient brokering" in the substance abuse treatment field.
Do dentists have their own AA or 12 step meetings for substance abuse problems?
How is it different from rehab?
A lot of addicts know they need help, but simply can't afford it. What are the available options for those with financial problems? Is there such thing as financial aid for drug treatment?
What is the official/exact/original/accurate Serenity Prayer?
What is the typical price range of drug rehab programs?
How necessary is drug detox for women who are pregnant? Is it safe for the unborn baby?
I understand how hard it is to check yourself into a detox program, but is detox itself physically demanding? How bad does it get?
How do AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) and NA (Narcotics Anonymous) programs differ?
What is a 12-step program? Are there different ones?
I hear people use the words detoxification ("detox"), rehabilitation ("rehab"), and treatment to describe the same things. What's the difference between them? Where do they overlap?
Is rehab for everyone? Who needs it most? Can an addict have a successful recovery from drug or alcohol abuse without it?
Drug treatment can be an expensive commitment, especially when it comes to inpatient programs. Do insurance companies cover the costs of drug treatment, including detoxification (detox), rehabilitation (rehab), aftercare, and any medication along the way?
When people say they are "going to rehab" for drug abuse, how long does it usually take? Are all programs the same?
Say you want complete privacy during detox or rehab, are there one-patient programs available?
How long does it take the body to detox from drugs? Why do some people spend far more time in detox than others?