Program Variety
Addiction is a disease and it often progresses through a set of expected stages. Often only trained health care professionals, or doctors specializing in addiction medicine can make accurate conclusions to prescribe the treatment that is most appropriate for the patient.
Good rehabilitation centers should offer a selection of programs that meet patient needs. Programs may include long term, short-term and out-patient/inpatient options.
The main difference between an inpatient center and a residential treatment center is that inpatient services are provided by a licensed hospital. Residential programs often do not meet the rigorous standards of licensed medical care.
The length of a patient’s stay is dependent on the severity and phase of the disease.