Watching someone you love struggle with addiction is a heartbreaking proposition and a long road. You will find yourself torn between wanting to help and wanting to scream in frustration. Even if you find yourself creating distance and setting much-needed boundaries around their drug use, you’re probably still wondering how to find a rehab center. You want to be prepared when your loved one decides that enough is enough and wants to get sober. At Thrive Treatment, we understand how hard it is to watch a loved one struggle with addiction, and we’re here to help you be ready with a solution when they are ready for help.
Tips on How to Find a Rehab Center
Finding a rehab center for a loved one is not quite like finding a new primary care physician. Most folks are not going to post on social media asking for treatment center recommendations. Like it or not, there is still a stigma around addiction, and that can change how you find a rehab center. The good news is that there is a wealth of good information available. Whether you seek out information from a family physician or do research online, you’ll want to consider the location, the types of treatment offered, and levels of treatment provided. In addition to knowing if the facility treats addiction to the specific drugs your loved one has been using, you’ll also want to see if they are prepared to treat any co-occurring mental health disorders. Many who struggle with addiction also face mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, or PTSD. As they move away from using drugs to self-medicate, they will need treatment for these issues. Ideally, you’ll want to seek out a program that treats addiction to multiple substances and takes a holistic approach to treatment.
Beyond what is treated, you’ll also want to explore the treatment facility’s levels and location. Whether you choose a rehab facility close to home or further away will have much to do with the level of treatment you select and the specifics of your loved one’s situation. Different rehab centers will offer different levels of treatment. Your loved one may need to begin with inpatient hospitalization, even if only for a few days while they are detoxing. Detoxing from drugs, particularly alcohol, can be dangerous and even fatal when completed without medical supervision. Following detox, your loved one can begin the work of learning how to create a life in sobriety. As you gather information about the options, you will learn about partial hospitalization programs (PHPs), intensive outpatient programs (IOPs), traditional outpatient programs, and aftercare.
Each level of treatment represents a different level of structure and time spent in treatment during the week. Partial hospitalization represents a more significant time commitment and is much like reporting to school or work on the weekdays. Intensive outpatient programs may also be daily, but for a shorter time, allowing individuals to continue working or going to school while receiving treatment. While a smaller time commitment, traditional outpatient works best when used as aftercare following higher treatment levels. Your loved one may also consider living in a sober living facility during or after treatment to further support their new life in recovery.
Get Help Today for Your Loved One at Thrive Treatment
At Thrive Treatment, we create individualized treatment plans that blend different treatment modalities to help your loved ones succeed in sobriety. We integrate relational and behavioral therapies, along with holistic, medical, and psychiatric interventions, to put them on the path to sobriety, emotional health, and overall well-being. If your loved one is struggling with addiction, we’re here to help. Located in beautiful Santa Monica, we can provide them with the help that blends modern and traditional practices. Contact us today and let us help your loved one find the way to long-term recovery.
