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Is inpatient better than outpatient treatment?
August 27th, 2010 / Programs / James W. West M.D. F.A.C.S.
Question: What is the difference between outpatient and inpatient alcohol treatment? Are there any special advantages of one over the other? Answer: Both show comparable recovery rates depending on the population they serve. There are special advantages for outpatient treatment that include being able to continue working. Another advantage to outpatient care is that the cost is substantially less than that of inpatient treatment. However, there are equally significant advantages to inpatient treatment, including twenty-four hour peer group living and involvement and the safety...

What is the children’s program?
June 24th, 2010 / Programs / James W. West M.D. F.A.C.S.
Question: What is the children’s program in alcohol treatment centers? Answer: It is a three-day education program (followed by a twelve-week aftercare program) for children 6 to 12 years old who are not involved in alcohol or drugs, but who come from an alcoholic or drug-dependent family. The program goals are parent-child communication, education of the child on the disease, trust building, and learning to identify and share feelings. At least one parent must be involved in a recovery program and at least one parent (either mother or father) must participate in...

Do treatment centers take people on prescribed medication?
June 24th, 2010 / Programs / James W. West M.D. F.A.C.S.
Question: I am a 42-year old woman and an alcoholic. In addition, I take lithium as directed and I am monitored by my psychiatrist for manic-depressive illness. My question is: would I be accepted for treatment in an alcohol treatment center ? Answer: Yes. You would be welcome and since it is not uncommon for those suffering from manic-depressive illness to also suffer from alcohol abuse, good treatment centers have the experience and expertise to help you with your specific situation. The treatment center would be in contact with your psychiatrist to keep him or...

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