When you're choosing a facility that offers treatment for substance use disorders, you'll have many factors to consider as you learn more about rehab centers that are the right fit for your recovery needs. It's important that you choose a facility that offers evidence based treatment. This means that your rehab facility is basing its treatment plans on research studies and is on top of the latest developments in addiction science, offering you the best chance at lasting sobriety.

When you're going through the process of learning more about your treatment options, don't be afraid to ask questions. In addition to learning more about whether the treatment facilities you're considering accept your insurance coverage, you'll also want to ask how they develop their treatment plans. It's important to fully understand the way the facility you choose will develop your treatment plan, and you'll want to be open with your counselor about the types of therapies you've tried in the past.

You'll also want to be sure to choose an accredited facility to ensure that the treatment facility you've chosen for addiction treatment is up to par. You can ask the treatment facility about their accreditation directly, or you can check their website for information about their accreditation status.

There are several types of programs within the rehab process, including:

• Detoxification: It can be nearly impossible to go through the withdrawal process on your own, and detox can help. When you go through detox at a treatment facility, you'll get the support that you need to stay strong as your body rids itself of drugs and alcohol. In addition to emotional and psychological support, your treatment team may also offer you medication that can help you resist cravings and stay committed to getting sober. If you're living with substance use disorder with alcohol or benzodiazepines, detox isn't just recommended--it's necessary to stay safe, as stopping these substances can be fatal. When you reach out to a treatment facility about getting sober, they'll talk with you about whether detox is the right first step for your recovery. Typically, detox takes a few days, and you'll begin rehab as soon as the detox process is complete.
• Outpatient programs: Outpatient programs provide you with rehab treatment on the same schedule as a doctor's appointment. You may attend outpatient rehab a few times a week, checking in with support staff to help you develop the strategies that you need to stay strong as you face the stressors of day to day life while working to stay sober. Some people find that outpatient rehab doesn't provide the minute-to-minute support that many people need to stay sober after they begin addiction treatment.
• Intensive outpatient programs/partial hospitalization programs: Intensive outpatient treatment and partial hospitalization programming allow you to get more intensive support than standard outpatient treatment while still allowing you to go home in the evenings. This type of treatment can be ideal for people who have family responsibilities that don't allow them to attend inpatient treatment. This type of treatment offers much of the same programming as residential programs but does not provide 24/7 professional care.
• Residential programs: During residential programming, you'll have around-the-clock access to the professional care that you need to stay strong in your sobriety. You'll likely experience several different types of treatment while you're under residential care, including group and individual counseling and different types of therapy programs (like art or music therapy). Residential care offers you the chance to get away from the stressors of day to day life, fully immersing yourself in developing the coping strategies that you need to stay strong in your sobriety once you leave treatment and are faced with triggers. Many people find that residential treatment offers them the best chance at long-term sobriety compared to other types of rehab programs.
• Aftercare: When you've completed your outpatient or inpatient program, you'll begin the process of returning to your daily life. For many people, this is a complicated part of recovery, as you'll need to balance managing stressors with staying sober, without the constant support of your treatment team. It's smart to continue attending counseling and 12-step meetings as a part of the aftercare process. At the end of your inpatient or outpatient rehab program, your counselor will work with you to create an aftercare plan that makes sense for supporting your long-term sobriety.