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Deciding on a drug treatment centre for yourself or for a loved one can be a mind-boggling and difficult process. Unfortunately, with the increment of the opioid epidemic, the drug treatment field has seen an incursion in deceitful marketing and unethical practices by drug rehabilitation facilities whose only interest appears to be financial gain. This makes many clients puzzled and distrustful about where and how to locate useful treatment choices.

Clients need to know what to look for in a drug treatment centre. When doing research about treatment centres and converse with rehab personnel, here are some questions to ask and topics to cover:

H1: Accreditation, Licensing and Certifications

Recognized drug treatment centres are certified by The Joint Commission or the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Both the joint commission and CARF are neutral, non-profit organizations that source certification on industry achievement and exhibited results, quality and value. States certification is not the same as accreditation given the matter that states differ widely in their licencing conditions.

Drug treatment centres need to be licenced so as to advertise their programs on Google and Facebook via a third party agent refered to as Legit Script. This licensing ensures that, through a meticulous review process, only authentic treatment centres can advertise their programs on these platforms. It’s a process that provides a sense of legitimacy to the clients.

It's not always common which rehab facilities are ethical or unethical, so be careful when researching if you find a bunch of negative news or stories concerning a facility.

H2: Clinical Staff Credentials and Licenses

Credentials and certifications show whether the individuals who provide drug rehab programming and services satisfy nationally accepted standards for professional work. If clinical staff are not licensed or certified, they may not have the training and technique required to provide the most useful care. Specific credentials possessed by drug treatment experts may include LADC (Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), CAC (Certified Addictions Counselor) or CCDP (Certified Co-occurring Disorders Counselor).

H3: Multidisciplinary Treatment Team

The best quality inpatient drug abuse treatment programs engage a multidisciplinary care group in order to address all forms of the disease—mind, body and soul. This means your rehab program should include a combination of experts who work together to organize an individualized treatment strategy. All team participants should be accredited to exercise in their particular speciality.

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