Tips on How to Choose an Alcohol Rehab Center

Online, November 18, 2009 (Newswire.com) - Once the all important decision has been made, a commitment has to be made to getting help; once there is an acknowledgement that there is a problem and that problem needs help to be tackled, then one goes on to the next step; that is choosing an alcohol rehab center. That imperative has been identified, that the alcohol rehab detox intervention is actually required and then you come to the next hurdle; how to choose the right alcohol rehab center.

Choosing the right alcohol rehab center is an important step and choosing wisely and well can actually help sustain the decision for recovery and make the recovery itself more successful.

Inpatient or Outpatient: Be honest when asking the question about the severity of the problem. A more severe problem will require the more intense nature of alcohol rehab offered by an inpatient facility and based on the severity of the problem one needs to make the decision about in or outpatient alcohol rehab.

Price and Location: Both these are primary, practical considerations to consider when making a decision about alcohol rehab. The location has to be convenient and accessible, particularly if you are considering an outpatient facility. This is not such an important consideration if you are considering an inpatient facility which does not require a regular commute.

Also consider if the facility is good value for money by weighing the facilities offered against the price quoted. If it is an inpatient facility you are considering you must check out the level of comfort and actual facilities that the place offers. The level of comfort and indeed luxury are not exactly pertinent to the recovery process but one may have a better chance of concentrating on the process of recovery if one's physical comforts are looked after. If the facility does not 'feel right', it may just be that one may find it an uncomfortable place to be in for any length of time.

Kind of Care offered: What is the philosophy of care that a particular facility offers? Is the emphasis on a religious healing, on group therapy, counseling, what exactly is the accent on? Do you agree with the philosophy of care? What are your beliefs? Do they match with the care offered? Also find out what is the level of one on one care offered by the facility and balance this against the cost of the facility to see what is worthwhile by seeing how many personal sessions with a psychologist are included.

Post Rehab Program: Alcoholic rehab is not just about the program at the alcohol rehab center, it is also about the care that a person receives after the program is over; in other words the follow up. Ideally the rehab center you choose should have a recovery after care program which could prove to be the difference between a successful recovery and a relapse. So find out the kind of aftercare offer and the duration for which it is offered.