What is the Best PTSD Rehab?

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Submitted by TheFix Resources on Mon, 10/12/2015 - 16:10

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a mental health condition that typically occurs after someone experiences a traumatic event. This condition is most common among members of military, but it can occur in other populations as well. PTSD can affect your quality of life dramatically. In fact, many people become addicted to drugs or alcohol while trying to cope with this condition. If you are dealing with this issue, you may benefit from spending time in PTSD rehab.

What is PTSD Rehab?

A PTSD rehab is a rehab program designed to help people with PTSD learn to deal with the effects of their condition. If the patient has been abusing drugs, for example, this program will help him or her to overcome the addiction and learn better coping mechanisms.

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What PTSD Rehab is Best?

A number of different facilities all around the country provide programs geared toward patients with PTSD. Several criteria can be used to evaluate these programs and rank them according to quality. Some of these criteria include:

Experience - Some PTSD rehabs have been established for a longer period of time than others. Likewise, some facilities employ more experienced staff members than others do. This experience can increase the program's effectiveness.
Success Rates - Most rehab facilities publish recovery or success rates, which are percentages that tell you what portion of program participants recovered successfully. The higher these rates, the more effective the program has been.
Reputation - All facilities develop reputations among past patients and members of the medical community. Learning about a facility's reputation can provide you with valuable insight. To find out about the reputation of a given facility, look for reviews online.
Amenities - Some PTSD programs offer better amenities than others. For example, some of the best PTSD rehab programs offer gourmet meals, high-end accommodations and recreational activities for inpatient program participants, while others offer only basic amenities.
Affordability - PTSD rehab programs may impose different charges for the same services. Likewise, some programs may accept insurance payments, while others may not.

Choosing the Best PTSD Rehab Program

Before you can identify the best rehab program, you must decide which of the characteristic above are most important to you. Next, look for the facilities that excel in these areas. Keep in mind that some features, such as high-end amenities, may increase the overall cost of treatment.

	Visions Adolescent Treatment Visions offers top-of-the-line treatment for 13 to 18 year old addicts, with alumni that includes Elizabeth Brockovich—daughter of Erin Brockovich—who found treatment in Vision's outpatient, day school, sober living and their Launch program. Rating: 5 stars Malibu and Los Angeles $40,000/30 days (45 day minimum)
	Newport Academy This SoCal program fosters a regimented but respectful recovery environment, where teens learn how to live sober through plenty of 12-step meetings and life-skills classes—not to mention "equine-assisted psychotherapy" and mixed martial arts. Rating: 5 stars Newport Beach, Calif. $30,000/mo.
	Sober College At Sober College, young people learn life skills and can take accredited college courses while going through treatment for addiction. Rating: 4.5 stars Woodland Hills, CA $15,000 - $25,000 per month;
	AToN Center This San Diego luxury rehab provides customized treatment by highly qualified staff and, according to one alum, “Sets the gold standard for all other treatment centers.” Rating: 5 stars San Diego, CA $60,000 for 30 days, additional $10,000 for a private room
	Discovery Place This 12-step based non-profit Tennessee facility for men offers meetings, groups and camaraderie. Rating: 4.5 stars Burns, TN 30-day program: $6500; LTR Program / Extended Care: $5500 (monthly); step-down program (outpatient): $1500
	Northwest Counseling & Wellness Center This Austin, Texas rehab provides substance abuse and mental health services as an outpatient programs. It is universally beloved by its clients and alumni for the therapy provided to the individual and the support freely given by a caring staff. Rating: 4.5 stars Austin, TX $190/day
	Whitian House If you are looking for a loving and nurturing outpatient program which still emphasizes accountability, this may be the place for you. Almost unanimously, clients credit this Lakewood, Colorado program with improving their lives in significant ways. Rating: 4.5 stars Lakewood, CO $30-$50 per group; $50-$75 per one-on-one session.
	The Sanctuary Byron Bay The Sanctuary Byron Bay combines a completely individualized holistic approach with unrivaled luxury. If you want excellent treatment combined with true privacy and every possible amenity, including your own 24-hour carer, this is the place for you. Rating: 4.5 stars Byron Bay, Australia $140,000/month
	DARA Thailand DARA is as lush and exotic as you might expect. Their program includes airport pick-up, a full medical exam at a nearby private hospital and luxury amenities—all at surprisingly affordable prices. Rating: 4 stars Koh Chang, Thailand $6,995 for 4 weeks.
	Paradigm Malibu Highly rated by their teen clients and their families, Paradigm Malibu offers programs for a really wide range of adolescent disorders including: depression, anxiety, personality disorders, substance abuse, behavioral addictions, and eating disorders. Rating: 4.5 stars Malibu, CA $49,000 flat rate

Featured Centers

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Newport Academy

This SoCal program fosters a regimented but respectful recovery environment, where teens learn how to live sober through plenty of 12-step meetings and life-skills classes—not to mention "equine-assisted psychotherapy" and mixed martial arts.

The Holistic Sanctuary

Founder Johnny Tabaie treats addiction, PTSD, and more with plant medicines; alumni from this Baja sanctuary emerge transformed, with no cravings and no withdrawals.

Oceanside Malibu

Oceanside alumni praise flexible treatment which includes care for underlying mental health conditions, staff who go the extra mile, luxury amenities, and activities such as surfing and horseback riding.

AToN Center

This San Diego luxury rehab provides customized treatment by highly qualified staff and, according to one alum, “Sets the gold standard for all other treatment centers.”

Ardú

The ultimate goal of treatment at Ardú is not just sobriety, but to teach clients how to “live with purpose and passion.” According to alumni, they're succeeding.

Room with swimming pool overlooking lake at Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast Health Centre

This non-12-step men's facility in Canada offers individualized and comprehensive addiction treatment which leads to personal transformation. The goal is men "who are inspired to live with a renewed sense of vitality and purpose."

Asheville

Alumni from this North Carolina rehab praise the individualized treatment and loving, family-like environment: "The whole establishment is caring and invested in your recovery."

Hawaii Island Recovery

Clients at Hawaii Island Recovery come for the view but stay for the treatment.

SOBA Recovery Center

This laid-back Malibu beachfront rehab charts a holistic path to recovery, which suits the twenty- and thirtysomethings who come here—you just might have to clock a few extra miles on the sand to burn off Chef Monte’s hearty home-cooking.

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