Finding Alcohol Addiction Inpatient Facilities

Once you have decided to make that step towards sober living from alcohol dependency, the next step would be deciding which type of facility to receive treatment in. Of course, if insurance pays for it, you have the available time, or your work will let you take off for treatment, the best place to get sober is an inpatient treatment facility.

This type of facility will allow you to go through a complete detox, as well as spend every day focusing on recovering from your addiction, without being interrupted by other obstacles in life.

When trying to decide on a facility, you want to make sure it meets all of your needs, so that you are as comfortable as possible, making you more likely to remain with the program. This includes your needs for detoxification, your religious preferences if possible, as well as within a close proximity to supportive family and friends so they can come and visit you throughout your stay.

You will also want to consider whether the time constraints on the rehabilitation program and whether this is possible for your lifestyle. The environment surrounding the facility is especially important too. Consider whether you enjoy being near the ocean and find it relaxing, or if you prefer to be in a wilderness setting.

Once you know what type of alcohol abuse inpatient treatment center will work best for you, take some time to figure out where to go. Here are a few tips for beginning your search:


Insurance Covered Facilities
If your insurance has agreed to pay for a portion of your treatment, you will obviously want to see the list of potential treatment providers they can offer. Each insurance company will have different treatment centers, but almost all will have some in each region, so should have something nearby your home. Remember to also ask if you have to stay within a specific state or region in order to receive coverage, in case you are interested in going out of state to find that tranquil setting.



Therapist Recommendations
If you have already started therapy sessions with a licensed drug and alcohol abuse counselor, they are sure to have excellent recommendations for a nearby inpatient facility. They may also be able to put in a referral to a specific place for your insurance company or for the facility itself. Make sure to discuss with your therapist the specific things you are looking for in a treatment center so they can make sure to find one that meets your needs.



National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Referral Routing Service
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides a free drug and alcohol referral service hotline at 1-800-662-HELP. You can speak to someone that will refer you to a local inpatient facility that meets your needs. They also have a website located at http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/Resources/RelatedWebsites/Referral.htm.



Sober Recovery
This is an online non-profit resource website that lists hundreds of drug and alcohol treatment facilities throughout Canada, U.S. and even overseas. The website breaks down the facilities according to the type of treatments they have available so you will be able to find one that specifically relates to alcohol addiction.