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How to Choose the Best California Drug Rehab

If you have made the decision to get drug rehab treatment you have made the most important decision of your life.  Congratulations!

California has some of the best drug rehabs in the country. However, there are a lot to choose from, so before you make your decision as to which California drug rehab you will entrust your future freedom from addiction to, be prepared to ask the right questions:

1. What are the qualifications of the clinical staff (clinical director, therapists)

2. How often do you get one-on-one therapy?  The more, the better.

3. What are the living arrangements? Singles? Doubles? Suites?

4. What types of meals do they serve? You will be eating here for 30 days or more!

5. What recreational or extracurricular activities do they offer? Do they have a gym or gym access?

6. Ask to see virtual tours or photos of the location.

7. If you have any specific medical needs (medication for depression, bipolar etc), how do they help you manage your medication?

8. If you have any specific psychological issues, such as past trauma issues (PTSD)  what expertise do they have in that area?

9. What sort of aftercare program do they offer? Do they keep in contact with their alumni and follow up on their progress? Top drug rehabs offer continuing follow up and therapeutic help - it doesn't end when you walk out the door

10. Do they help integrate you make into the community by making you comfortable with 12-step programs? Most addicts need a 12-step program to continue to grow and improve after treatment.