12. Multidisciplinary Treatment Team

If you seek the highest quality substance abuse treatment programs out there, they should include a multidisciplinary care team. This treatment team addresses all aspects of the person’s disease, including mind, body and spirit.

The rehab program should include various professionals who work as a team to develop a specific treatment plan. Ensure that all team members are licensed to practice their particular discipline. It is cause for concern if you discover that one staff member treats the patient for all categories.

A multidisciplinary treatment team will usually consist of:

• Chemical dependency counselor
• Medical doctor
• Nurse
• Psychiatrist
• Psychologist
• Nutritionist
• Wellness specialist
• Spiritual care counselor

11. Are Evidence-based Practices Implemented?

The best and most effective programs will rely on evidence-based practices, meaning they’ve been proven to work through science-based research.

Evidence-based practices include:

• Twelve-Step Facilitation
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Medication-assisted Therapies and other treatment models.

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