Residential Program for Addiction Recovery: What and Why?
When it comes to addiction recovery programs, there are mainly two types of treatments that we see: outpatient and inpatient (or residential) treatment programs. While it is clear from the name that the residential or inpatient treatment requires the recovering addict to stay at the recovery facility for a stipulated period of time, there are other things you should know before you decide to enroll yourself or your teen in the program. Listed below are important details about residential programs for teens : 1. Getting ready is important: If your teenager is in school or going to college, it is important that you communicate this to the school and the facility administration so that there are no problems later on. 2. Find out what personal belongings are allowed: Most centers have different policies regarding what personal belongings are allowed and which are not. You should contact the center beforehand to avoid last-minute hassles. 3. The extent of famil...