Is your loved one facing drug addiction? Are you unsure of how you can help?

Addiction is a trying, chronic battle that affects a person mentally, physically, and emotionally. If you are the parent of a drug addict, you likely know this firsthand. You may be here because you have seen the toll addiction has taken on your daughter, and you are ready to get her the help she deserves. But as a parent, you have a trying decision to make yourself: choosing the right addiction treatment program for your daughter.

As a parent, the first thing you need to do is take a step back and assess your daughter’s situation. What is her current state? How long has she been using? What stage of the addiction cycle is she in? Once you have a good understand of your daughter’s needs, you can begin your research.

Finding the best women’s addiction treatment center requires a little bit of patience, and a lot of research and asking the right questions. As you begin your search, ask the following questions of each. A reputable treatment center will answer you, honestly and confidentially.

   1. What is the length of the program?

Women progress through addiction treatment at various speeds, depending on the severity of their addiction and the willingness they have to get sober. That being said, the appropriate duration for your loved one’s treatment will depend on the type and degree of her problems and needs.

While there is no predetermined length of treatment, the National Institute of Drug Abuse indicates that most individuals battling addiction need at least three months of treatment in order to stop their drug use. Because addiction is a chronic, relapsing disease, experts have determined that the best outcomes occur with even longer durations of addiction treatment.

As much as you may desire the quickest route to recovery, try to remember that drug addiction leaves a lasting impression on the brain and it takes significant time to rebuild all that was damaged with substance abuse. If you believe your loved one is in need of effective drug rehab, you may consider looking for a residential or inpatient women’s addiction treatment center. Long-term drug treatment of at least 90 days can offer the extensive and consistent support she deserves.

   2. Is the facility in a safe and comfortable location?

When choosing a women’s addiction treatment center, be sure to carefully evaluate the location and environment of the facility. Will your daughter feel safe there? Will she be away from outside pressures or temptations that may lead to relapse? A safe and secure environment is critical to a successful recovery process. A tranquil environment can ease a young woman’s emotional state, as well as promote healing, self-reflection, and peace of mind. It allows young women to focus on themselves, reflect on their current state, and make goals of where they want to go.

At Turnbridge, we believe that a setting built for success will truly bring out the best in an individual. So rather than isolating clients in an institutionalized, confined environment, our women’s recovery center provides space for each resident to flourish (under watchful care). With in-house gyms, yoga studios, and prepared nutritious meals, we aim to ensure that every young woman feels physically and mentally safe in a place of positivity, serenity, and wellness.

   3. What type of treatment approaches does the program enact?

Addiction has a significant impact on one’s physical, mental, and emotional state. It affects how a person thinks and acts, it alters a person’s energy and motivation, it changes a person’s priorities and diminishes their sense of purpose. A good women’s addiction treatment center will respond to all of these different considerations and changes through specific therapy approaches.

When researching rehab facilities, ask what types of treatment plans they offer. Do they have trauma-informed addiction treatment in place for young women who are not mentally or emotionally stable? Do they have group therapy sessions to encourage friendships among young women in recovery? Do they offer behavioral counseling to help women modify their attitudes and drug-using behaviors? Do they have family-based therapy that involves loved ones in the recovery process? Knowing the different types of treatment approaches one offers can help you understand what will be best for your daughter.

   4. Do they offer personalized, individual treatment plans?

Every addiction is unique. Every woman has her own drug of choice, own needs, and own ways of coping with this disease. All users have different backgrounds as it relates to their drug use: some have faced troubles with the law, some are still in school, some have been victims of abuse. It is important to find a women’s addiction treatment center that takes all of these intricacies into consideration, one that can tailor your daughter’s treatment plan to her own, individual needs.

There is no single, “one-size-fits-all” treatment program. What works for one person may not be the best choice for your daughter. Matching addiction treatment settings, therapies, services, and community to your loved one’s particular needs will be critical to her success.

Before choosing the best treatment center for your daughter, ask about the counselor-to-patient ratio, how many staff will be a part of her recovery, and how each of them will help her reach her goals. Your daughter deserves individual attention. In residential programs such as Turnbridge’s, support staff work very closely with clients to ensure an ever-present and positive model exists in each resident’s life.

   5. Does the program focus solely on detoxification, or does it offer more to support long-term recovery?

When considering women’s addiction treatment centers, try to look beyond the “rehab” components. Look for a place that not only focuses on getting sober, but also on preparing for a long-term, drug-free future. The right treatment program will not only help your daughter get healthy, but will also teach her how to build and maintain a healthy life after addiction treatment.

Developing the proper life skills in treatment can help support successful sober living after graduation. It can also help those in recovery resist temptations and outside influences (such as old drug-using friends, job-related stresses, relationships) after completing drug treatment. At Turnbridge, we encourage our clients to build sober networks and friendships, find new hobbies, maintain an exercise routine, prepare nutritious meals, as well as learn alternative coping mechanisms and solutions to any problems that arise, without resorting to drugs.

The addiction treatment center you choose will start the next phase of your daughter’s life, so it is important to be confident in your choice. If you need more information, or want to get some of these answers today, call Turnbridge’s gender-specific treatment center at 877-581-1793. We are happy to resolve any of your questions and to get your loved one started on her journey towards recovery.