Private Rehab Centers

Seeking treatment for a drug or alcohol problem is a personal matter. Privacy is important to protect one’s employment and family, and to keep one focused on the process of recovery with as few distractions as possible. Choosing a private drug rehab center is a great way to obtain the treatment you need without having to worry about the complications that can arise from a publically held or state-operated facility.

Benefits of Choosing a Private Rehab

A private rehab, in many cases, costs more than a public facility. Because a private rehab might be more exclusive, they may have more space available with a much shorter waiting list. Studies have shown that people who are forced to remain on waiting lists have a lower instance of ever entering a treatment facility for their addiction. There are a few reasons for this, including a “take it or leave it” attitude when it comes to seeking treatment and continued drug use while on the waiting list. In fact, most drug addicts will not stay on a waiting list for more than a month and as many as 40 percent of those seeking recovery will give up after only two weeks.

Finding a private rehab center can cut your waiting time down and help you get the help you need before you change your mind.

Another benefit to private rehab centers is the atmosphere that you can expect from an organization that takes in more funds. Not only will the facility be able to pay higher wages and salaries for their staff and medical professionals, they can generally afford to offer extras like private rooms and nicer amenities. Not all private rehab centers are the high-end luxury rehabs frequented by celebrities or the wealthiest in the country, however.

Private rehab facilities are just that – private. They can offer their residents the benefits of seclusion, anonymity and focused treatment services while providing the proven methods of addiction treatment with a qualified staff of professionals. If you have a sensitive job, perhaps a government position or that of high-level executive, privacy can make the difference between having a job when you leave the treatment center and being forced to find another. In some instances, privacy may mean keeping the residents safe from the prying eyes of the media.

The benefits to this type of environment come in many forms:

You can expect more one-on-one attention from the staff and counselors.
You can expect more private time to deal with your own healing and outlook.
You can expect more education concerning holistic attributes of healing, like diet and exercise.
You can expect more extensive follow-up care after you leave the treatment center.

Follow-up care is critically important to the overall success of any treatment program. Because addiction is a chronic disease for which there is no cure, the recovering addict may experience episodes of relapse. Relapse does not mean that the treatment program has failed; it only means that the treatment needs to be adjusted. Perhaps another short visit to the recovery center can give the recovering addict the treatment he or she needs. It may mean adjusting medications or increasing outpatient therapy efforts. When you choose a private recovery center rather than a public health provider, you may find that you have better access to these kinds of aftercare.

Who Should Consider Using a Private Rehab Center?

Private drug rehab centers often cater to the needs of certain individuals. The treatment they provide is based upon the same principles of proven effective treatment as other facilities, but they provide for the specific needs of certain individuals.

Executives and High Ranking Officials. Executives who have responsibilities to many others, such as their employees, may not be in a position to “walk away” from their positions, even for a short period of time. Some private rehab facilities will provide a means for the executive to continue doing their job while staying at the facility in the evenings, or telecommuting to accomplish the tasks they cannot avoid.The privacy aspect is very important for CEOs and CFOs. If their drug issues were made public, the company could suffer by a decrease in stock or other aspects, such as clients pulling their accounts to take their business elsewhere. This ramification affects not only the individual suffering from addiction, but also the employees and families that count on the company’s success every day.
Doctors and Other Medical Professionals. Doctors, nurses and health care professionals suffer from drug addiction rates that are very similar to the general population. While some might think they have an increased understanding of the dangers of drug abuse that will keep them from engaging in the use of illicit or abuse of prescription drugs, medical professionals also have easier access to the drugs themselves in many situations. As it turns out, those individuals who work in the psychiatric field have an even higher rate of addiction than their counterparts.These individuals are well suited to seeking treatment in a facility that offers privacy and discretion. Addiction is not something of which anyone should be ashamed. It is a treatable medical condition like any other; however, some individuals may have a lack of confidence in a health care provider who suffers from addiction. Trust is an important key to visiting a doctor or other health care worker, and that trust is often diminished with drug use. The truth of the matter, when it comes to doctors and medical professionals who seek recovery treatment is that they have higher overall success rates than the general population. They simply need a facility for treatment that will protect their privacy and their ability to continue helping others in the future.
Public Figures and Celebrities. It seems that each time a celebrity who suffers from the disease of addiction experiences a relapse in their recovery, they are hounded with news reports, paparazzi images and innuendo. Celebrities are no different than any other human being treated for a disease. Additionally, they are not the only people who have to worry about the news media or others trying to catch them at what the general public might perceive as failure.Public figures, such as politicians running for elected seats or established public servants already in office, also need to be concerned with their privacy. The decision to go public with an addiction is a personal one. No individual should be made to feel inadequate or less than honorable for not disclosing specifics about their medical condition. A sitting mayor or representative may need to seek treatment at a very private facility for the sole purpose of protecting their ability to serve the public.

The Disadvantages of a Private Rehab Center

One might think that with all of the advantages of private rehabs, they would be the perfect answer for just about anyone. However, there are a few disadvantages to choosing a private rehab center, as well.

The first, and most obvious, concern is the higher cost of private rehab centers. The prices can vary depending upon the level of luxury; however, they typically will cost more than other public facilities. In conjunction with the overall cost of the services, private rehab centers may not provide insurance billing or accept insurance payments for the services they render. For instance, an insurance company may pay only 50 percent of the usual, reasonable and customary charges for an overnight stay in any hospital or treatment center. That percentage will vary, of course, depending upon the insured’s plan. If insurance will cover 50 percent of the approved cost of an overnight stay, you will be responsible for 100 percent of the charges that exceed that amount. If the private facility charges thousands of dollars per week for your stay, you may find that you are responsible for most of the cost out of your own pocket. Of course, 50 percent is only an example, and your insurance policy and coverage may differ.

Location is a key factor in both the advantages and disadvantages of a private rehab center. In order to maintain the privacy they provide for their select clientele, they must be located out of the mainstream in secluded and off-the-beaten-path locations. While this is attractive, it can also make getting the facility in the event of outpatient services a huge disadvantage. Depending upon where the facility is located, transportation to the center for an inpatient stay can add a considerable amount to the cost, as well.

Finally, you must consider the atmosphere you will be entering. If you have figured out a way to pay for the very best care, but you are uncomfortable spending time with individuals who come from entirely different backgrounds, you may find obstacles to your recovery. Building a relationship with other residents and working through addictions in group settings is important to recovery. Studies have shown that group therapy:

Provides peer support by encouraging all members of the group to police peers’ responsibilities to the group dynamic
Reduces isolation by encouraging recovering addicts to identify with their fellow participants who struggle with the same addiction issues
Teaches members alternate means of dealing with their addiction through example and life skills sharing
Provides feedback on successes and relapses which can promote increased self-worth and confidence for new and established group members

When you choose a private facility, for all of these reasons, you must take into consideration the level of commonality you have with others in the same situation. Finding a group dynamic with which you have more in common logistically, psychologically and emotionally will be of greater benefit to you.

Each individual person will respond to treatment for addiction in their own, unique way. Before deciding on the perfect or most effective treatment program for you, be sure to visit all of the options you have available.

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