Q&As FOR THERAPISTS WITH ADDICTION SPECIALTIES

Below you’ll find 10 recommended questions to ask therapists who have a specialty in addiction. We also offer “best case” answers to listen for.  These Q&As will help you find a provider with signs of higher-quality care that is a good fit for your situation. 

When you call a therapist, you may wish use the 10 Questions worksheet [PDF - 201 KB] in the Toolkit. It can help you keep track of the questions and capture the answers.

are-you-accepting-new-aud-patients
tell-me-your-background-and-credentials
will-you-do-a-complete-assessment-and-diagnosis
what-is-your-treatment-approach-for-aud
can-you-arrange-for-medication-prescriptions-for-aud
can-you-treat-more-other-issues-beyond-aud
what-are-expectations-for-the-family
what-happens-if-relapse-occurs
Can-you-estimate-costs-for-treatment
how-soon-can-treatment-begin

Treat this process just like you would approach any other health care decision. Do your research, ask questions, and use your best judgment. See Step 3—Choose quality care for suggestions on putting all the pieces together.