What are the Pros and Cons of Private Drug Treatment Centers?

Right from Hollywood stars to common people with a drug problem, everyone is checking into private addiction rehab facilities . As more and more people opt for a private drug rehab so that they can permanently end their addiction to drugs, there has been a huge rise in the popularity of these high end drug rehab units. The costs which once were sweepingly high have also been reduced in order to cater to competition and a growing number of people who are checking into them.

Private drug rehab centers are usually located in beautiful locales with plush amenities; one of the reasons for this is that the ambience can be a huge driving force in the faster recuperation of patients.  Usually, these rehabs are located near scenic mountain areas, away from the humdrum of city life so that the person can be away from the public and media eye as well.  There are both advantages and disadvantages to a private rehab center. Let us go through each of them so that you are able to take the right decision whether to join it or not

Advantages:

1. Pleasant locales: The locales in and around the private drug treatment center can be summed in one word: scenic. The very essence of the natural beauty that is synonymous with the location of such rehabs has a lot to do with the therapeutic appeal of the place.  The individual is far removed from the toxic environment and though most film directors would love to do anything to shoot at these locations which are among the best clean-green locales in the US, it is prohibited.
2. Confidentiality:  Private rehab centers are known to inspire trust due to the fact that the treatment is done on a confidential basis. The low profile nature of the drug rehab makes a lot of people secure in being treated there. In fact the reputation of the private drug rehabilitation center depends on how able it is to maintain client anonymity.
3. Top class amenities: Replete with luxuriant pools and spas at some of the most exclusive private drug rehab centers, one is assured a royal and pampered treatment.  In other words, a person is felt at home and there is definitely a great deal of mood elevation as she or he begins to soak in the tranquil feeling of peace and calm, that aid in faster recovery.

Disadvantages:

We wouldn't really say ‘disadvantages' in the real sense of the term, but ‘potential disadvantages' may be perceived for private rehab centers .

1. The cost: The prices at drug treatment centers are more on the higher side; you can expect fees running up to thousands of dollars on a weekly basis. For people who are looking for a budget friendly treatment center, this can be unaffordable. True, the costs may have dipped but it is still high for the common man.
2. The location:  The fact that it is on the outskirts of a city or on a scenic suburban area is a good thing for anonymity but the cost of travel can be high for the family and friends who want to visit you there. This is the reason why people who can afford a private drug rehab but are not really suffering from major health problems, chose to go for an outpatient drug treatment program that allows them to continue their everyday lives like attending college etc without having to go that far for treatment.
3. Exclusivity can alienate people:  If you are enrolled in an expensive program in a far flung drug rehab, you will be away from family, friends and in an altogether new environment.  You may be a bit tentative, shy or averse to opening up to a whole set of people you have never met before and to those who hail from potentially different socio-economic backgrounds.

Weigh both the advantages and disadvantages and decide whether private drug treatment centers are good choice for you.