Topic: finding the right treatment
Shopping for Treatment
Current research suggests that an optimal treatment episode is in the neighborhood of three months. That doesn’t mean it must be all in residence.
Topics: family involvement, finding the right treatment, getting help, referral
Finding the Right Opioid Treatment Program
Some of what patients hear is gossip and folklore, something for which the addict community is famous. But there is a wide variation in quality among OTPs.
Topics: client types and needs, finding the right treatment, MAT, opioids, referral, therapies and tools
Intervention and Publicly Funded Rehab
Explain your situation and make a request: You want your nephew’s name placed on the admissions list for a date beyond the current waiting list.
Topics: finding the right treatment, intervention, Intervention Series, negotiation, referral
Is Treatment “Successful”?
The goal of treatment is to maximize chances for a successful outcome. But ultimately, to drink or not to drink remains the alcoholic’s choice.
Topics: family involvement, finding the right treatment, identifying and measuring progress, outcomes, referral, relapse