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Three Questions to Ask
Before Selecting Drug Clinics
• Are they going to offer individualized treatment plans?
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One of the most important questions to ask is related to the treatment plans they have
available. You need to understand that a treatment plan is more like a road map. If your
healthcare provider fails to lay a perfect road map, you will never reach your destination.
You will have to go through several stages while fighting substance abuse and continuing on
the road to addiction recovery.
• Are they going to offer a program that is non-confrontational in
style?
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Sometimes, people think they can manage their addiction even when they have to take full
responsibility of their recovery – it usually happens in confrontational addiction treatment
plans. Depending on the severity of your addiction, you will be better off going for a
program that is non-confrontational. These programs will help you from the very beginning
to the very end. The programs include empathy-focused reflective listening, which really
helps a patient feel better about themselves.
• How many staff members are there at your service?
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Before finalizing your decision, it makes sense to inquire about the staff-to-patient ratio. You
are likely to receive more personalized care when the staff-to-patient ratio is high. It usually
means that there will be several staff members taking care of each patient. Be sure to ask this
question if you really think that personalized guidance will work best for you.