Questions to Ask about Addiction Treatment Programs 

To find the best addiction treatment program for you or your loved one.

Most facilities will be open to talking with you in person or by phone (without charge) to describe their addiction treatment programs.  Call a few different centers in your area with a list of questions.

Some recommended questions:

• Please describe your addiction treatment program. (If they offer an unconventional therapy, request published medical references supporting their treatment methods.)
• What strategies do you use to target problem behaviors?
• What are your therapists' qualifications? (Certified or licensed professionals? How many years of experience do they have?)
• How often are the treatment sessions? (i.e. daily, once a week, etc.) And how long is each session?
• Do you provide behavioral therapy such as individual and/or group counseling?
• Do you offer services or referrals to family members of addicts?
• Do you recommend detoxification before treatment begins (in a hospital or detox unit)? If so, under what circumstances?
• Do you assess an individual's treatment over time in order to ensure it meets their needs?
• Is your staff trained to deal with mental health issues and other medical problems (including infectious diseases) as well as addiction?
• Does your program offer medication as part of its treatment regimen? If so, under what circumstances are medications prescribed?
• Is long-term support provided? Does it include monitoring for possible relapse? 

If you’re serious about getting help for your alcohol and/or drug addiction, or know someone that needs help, we encourage you to explore Enterhealth. 

We are confident you’ll find it’s a better way to recover.  

Contact Enterhealth today at 800.388.4601 to schedule an admission or for more information, email us using the contact form on the left-hand side of this page.