Questions About Substance Use Treatment Programs
Questions About Substance Use Treatment ProgramsSkip to the navigationTopic OverviewWhen visiting a treatment center to see whether the program offered
there meets your and your family member's needs, ask the following
questions. About the staff- Are the counselors certified chemical
dependency counselors (CDC)? Counselors who are certified have special training
in counseling people who have substance use problems.
- Are any medical doctors
associated with the program? If so, are they certified by the American Society
of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)? Doctors who are certified have special training
in dealing with people who have substance use problems.
About the program- What treatment therapies are used in the
program? Is it a 12-step program alone or does the program contain cognitive
therapy and/or medicine therapy?
- How much time do you spend in the
program a day, and how many weeks or months does the program last? Does the
program have aftercare?
- What has been the success rate for people
going through the program? How has success been evaluated (number completing
the program, years not drinking)?
- Does the treatment program offer
special services to meet women's needs, such as female therapists, female-only
groups, or assistance with child care?
- Does the treatment program
address any special concerns that a person from a particular culture or
religious background (such as Native Americans or Catholics) might have?
Other questionsCreditsByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerPeter Monti, PhD - Alcohol and Addiction
Christine R. Maldonado, PhD - Behavioral Health Current as ofMarch 23, 2017 Current as of:
March 23, 2017 Last modified on: 8 September 2017
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