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What can I do? What should
I do? Does my friend or loved one need treatment?
Do I? Are there other options? What happens in
treatment? What types of treatment are there?
Will insurance pay for it? What can I do right
right now?
There is help. There are people
who have experiences with addiction who can offer
guidance. If you would like immediate answers
to these questions from people who have experiences
with addiction, contact:
AL-ANON/ALATEEN* : visit http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/
ALCOHOLICS
ANNONYMOUS* : visit http://www.aa.org/
*neither AA nor Al-Anon
endorses this or any other site
Does your friend of loved one need treatment?
If you or someone you care for is dependent on
alcohol or drugs and needs treatment, it is important
to know that no single treatment approach is appropriate
for all individuals. Finding the right treatment
program involves careful consideration of such
things as the setting, length of care, philosophical
approach and your or your loved one's needs.
Here are 12 questions to consider
when selecting a treatment program:
1. Does the program accept your
insurance? If not, will they work with you on
a payment plan or find other means of support
for you?
2. Is the program run by state-accredited, licensed
and/or trained professionals?
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