Frequently Asked Questions About Rehab

Knowing the ins and outs of addiction treatment can help relieve most of the anxiety and doubt that occurs when you decide to seek help. There are plenty of things to consider before you enter rehab. Likewise, knowing what to expect during and after rehab can also help soften the blow.

FAQs About Addiction Treatment

The good news is that asking questions about addiction treatment and recovery is part of the process, and it indicates you’re taking those first essential steps towards recovery. Following are some of the most commonly asked addiction treatment questions:

Does Insurance Cover Addiction Treatment?

If you currently have a private health insurance plan, it should cover a at least some of your treatment costs. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), which was passed in 2010, provided greater access to addiction treatment services via coverage expansions, regulatory changes, and addiction treatment services to be covered at a level on par with all other medical and surgical procedures.

ACA coverage includes:

  • Initial evaluation for addiction
  • Addiction treatment medications
  • Clinic visits
  • Alcohol and drug testing
  • Family counseling
  • Medication-assisted treatment medications
  • Medical detox programs

How Do You Stage an Intervention?

There isn’t a perfect time to stage an intervention. Participants must decide for themselves when an intervention is needed. Often, friends and family plan an intervention when they notice harmful levels of substance use. But if you rush through your planning stage, your intervention may end with hurt feelings and not produce the positive outcomes you intended.

Most interventions follow this process:

  • Find an intervention specialist
  • Working with your intervention specialist to develop a plan
  • Rehearse the plan multiple times
  • Choose a time and place for the intervention
  • Be prepared to hear a yes or no

How Much Does Rehab Cost?

Addiction treatment costs can vary considerably. As a general rule, the more intensive the program the higher the costs. So you can expect an inpatient treatment program to cost more than an outpatient treatment program.

Other factors impacting the cost of rehab are:

  • Amenities: Some rehabs offer luxury amenities like private rooms, spas, personal masseuse services, swimming pools, chefs on staff 24/7, gyms, and personal trainers. However, the more luxury amenities a rehab center offers, the higher the cost.
  • Location of Rehab Center: A rehab’s location can play a large part in the cost of treatment. If you want to attend a beachfront rehab or a program located in New York City, you can expect those locations to cost more than a typical facility.
  • Length of Stay: Regardless of the type of program you choose, the longer you are in treatment, the more it will cost.

What is Drug Rehab Like?

Active addiction and everything that goes with it naturally breeds chaos and confusion. Unlearning those destructive patterns of thinking and behavior becomes the overall purpose of drug rehab. Your time in rehab will follow a structured, daily schedule that generally includes:

  • One-on-one therapy sessions
  • Support group meetings
  • Family therapy sessions
  • Recreational activities
  • Medical needs

How Long Does Treatment Last?

Treatment lengths tend to vary, depending on factors like the severity of addiction and whether or not you’re struggling with a dual diagnosis condition. The typical lengths of stay for most rehab programs are 30 days, 60 days, and 90 days. But treatment is sometimes extended for even longer, depending on your unique needs.

The truth is that there is no one size fits all approach. Addiction treatment lasts as long as you need it to last in order to achieve and maintain recovery.

What Happens After Rehab?

After so many weeks or months in a rehab program, the thought of returning home and resuming “everyday life” can seem overwhelming, or at the least disorienting for some. For the most part, life after rehab involves applying the skills and principles learned in rehab in your daily life.

As there’s no cure for addiction, recovery doesn’t end when rehab ends, but rather becomes a new lifestyle in terms of your mindset and the choices you make from day to day.

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