tiftdvm @tiftdvm

I have done rehab for alcohol. I had just been diagnosed with cancer and though I had always drank, the diagnoses caused me to try and drown my problems. Decided it was time to quit so I could be healthier prior to cancer treatment. Did at Mayo in Rochester. I was very impressed with program and it helped. They do both outpatient and inpatient, but it is not a locked unit. There are restrictions and structure, but people are there voluntarily. You are tested regular to make sure you are not using when leave unit during free time. Clients were all ages and with different type of additions. Clients are not just from Rochester area. Some are there because came to Mayo due to other medical conditions and part of treatment plan is need to stop addiction. Staff was physiatrists, psychologist and nurses. It is combination of group and individual therapy. You learn about the disease, talk about your history, why you use, tools to prevent relapse, etc…

It is not x weeks and done, they also make sure you have ongoing treatment after inpatient. Either at Mayo or other locations.

I went about 5 years ago, so not sure if still same structure.

Here is link with info:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/addiction-services/specialty-groups/orc-20560251
I have also heard good things about Hazelden Betty Ford locations. There is one in MN and other cities.

Laurie