Preparing to seek treatment
Build a checklist of questions to bring to a doctor, counselor, or treatment program.
Your questions
The basics of the program
- Are you licensed by the state, and are your clinicians credentialed?
- What does a typical week of treatment look like?
- How do you decide which level of care is right for me?
- How do you measure whether treatment is working?
Medications
- Do you offer FDA-approved medications for my condition, or refer to someone who does?
- Will I be required to stop a medication I already take?
- How long would I usually stay on medication, and who decides?
Cost and insurance
- Do you accept my insurance or Medicaid?
- What will I pay out of pocket?
- Do you offer a sliding scale?
- Are there any costs not covered?
After the program
- What support is there after the program ends?
- What happens if I return to use?
- Can you connect me with peer support?
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