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12 step treatment centres
12 step treatment centres provide addiction treatment which is based on the 12 step program. Most forms of treatment in a 12 step treatment centre will often involve an initial period of residential treatment, but this is often followed by outpatient treatment where individual meetings can be attended, maybe in an evening.
There is a lot of evidence to suggest that a residential stay in a 12 step treatment centre is the most effective approach for most types of addiction as this provides an intensive experience without too much distraction or temptation.
The 12 steps are an approach or framework which is adapted to suit each person, and different rehab clinics will adapt the treatment according to their skills and expertise.
With so many rehab clinics offering 12 step programs, how do you know which one to choose? It can be helpful to contact someone for impartial advise and a qualified addictions counsellor can provide this.
Factors to include when choosing which 12 step treatment centre are the geographical location, the costs, the types of addictions they specialise and the facilities and approaches used. An addictions counsellor should be able to give you a realistic idea of how long you need to plan to be in the centre for residential treatment and how long having outpatient or secondary treatment.