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Top Tips to Help You Find a Suitable Detox Center

• Ask a Physician for Referrals o You can easily find a long list of inpatient treatment facilities online , but it is important to avoid making a hasty decision . The best idea is to work with your substance use disorder professional . These professionals can help evaluate different detox centers and make it easier for you to select what suits your needs . Interestingly , these professionals can help you determine whether you really need residential treatment or not . They will listen to you and suggest a right option after their assessment . If they believe that you need serious help , they will help you determine whether you need an intensive outpatient program or you need to opt for a 12-step detox program .

o A trained professional can also help you understand the severity of your addiction and for how long you need to stay at a detox center . You usually need inpatient treatment when you cannot stabilize your recovery or find it difficult to manage your daily life . Moreover , you may not need an inpatient program if you have not yet completed an intensive outpatient treatment program .

• Check the Available Resources o Before you finalize your decision , it is important to check the kind of facilities you are going to get at a detox center . In other words , you should check the availability of other services or resources available at a detox center . Many people with substance abuse usually have other underlying health conditions as well . For instance , they may be suffering from anxiety or depression . Unless they receive treatment to manage their depression symptoms , they will always experience problems with recovery . Therefore , you should visit the detox center and check the availability of resources needed to deal with a dual diagnosis .