How can I screen the “best fit” alcohol treatment center?

Published July 3, 2010

Question by ucaimaman: How can I screen the “best fit” alcohol treatment center?
For my wife. I’d like to find one that 1) Gets results, 2) Is a clean, non-depressing environment, 3) Is located somewhere in the Colorado/Arizona/NM/Texas area and 4) Deals with the “whole body/mind” including a fitness regime. I’ve been searching the internet – but it is tough to sift through the options.

Many, many thanks!!!

Best answer:

Answer by Blues Man
It is tuff because it’s advertising for the most part what U have been looking at. Have U visited any of their independent message boards? I know some places, U know have success stories or opinions of the place. Something I suggest (if you’ve not thought of it) when U get some narrowed as possibles visit of course & talk to some of the patients or their relatives.
The non-depressing part Ur going to see is a hard part.
Depending if they move the ones that are further along in treatment to another section. I say this because some may be there against their will. The fist week of accepting where you are & dealing with it, detoxing with meds is very hard. After the groups get to know each other it gets better & Ur not the same as when U 1st go in.(I have been in 2 places)
They all get results just make sure Ur wife is happy with the place. Stay supportive, Ur a good man things will get better & I’m sure U will make the right choice.
I hope I gave U an idea or two.
best of luck to U & Ur wife.

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