Steps to Take in Finding a Treatment Program for Addicted Loved Ones

This article originally appeared June 6, 2022 in EveryBrainMatters.org by Rachel Gutow-Ellis, (CPC) and Crystal Collier, PhD, LPC-S. You can find the article by clicking here.

Many of us have found ourselves in the confusion and panic of trying to find help for a child suffering from substance use disorder. What type of program? Where can we receive the best care? What does the level of care imply? What do dual diagnosis, mood disorder, use disorders, and alternative peer groups all mean? Do I need a drug rehab? A counselor? A psychiatrist? Medications? What is a transport service, and do I need one?

If you haven’t found yourself in this position, there is a good chance that someone in your circle has or will. With the growing commercialization of marijuana use, and widespread legal and illegal availability, drug abuse and addiction are leaving many families feeling confused and hopeless…

When feeling overloaded, a helpful strategy is to break your tasks into smaller, more manageable steps. The list that follows offers a path of action including elements to consider when seeking a treatment program for your child, adolescent, or young adult.

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