Traveling For Treatment

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Last Edited: February 27, 2020

Author
Patricia Howard, LMFT, CADC

Clinically Reviewed
Jim Brown, CDCA

All of the information on this page has been reviewed and certified by an addiction professional.

Traveling for Drug and Alcohol Treatment

Should I Travel Out of City or State for Substance Abuse Treatment?

When you’ve made the decision to pursue recovery, the next vital decision is selecting a treatment center that fits your needs. While each person has unique needs, there are numerous treatment centers that provide accommodations.

The only potential limitation would be the actual physical location being far away. However, with the availability of transportation and inpatient treatment centers, it is easier than ever to find the perfect treatment center for your specific needs.

For every individual pursuing treatment, it is beneficial to initially have a sense of removal. With the presence of active addiction, there are also a number of cognitive retrieval cues that pose the risk of early relapse.

Many of these elements include people closely associated with drug use (such as dealers or other individuals who also used), or even familiar places or events. Thus, it is highly sensible for many people to find a treatment center that is free from the distractions or potential drawbacks during the vital treatment process.