Choosing an appropriate treatment provider may feel like a daunting task, especially when already facing the many challenges associated with a substance use disorder (SUD). The resources on this page are intended to help those in need of treatment and their family recognize the markers of high-quality care.
In 2019, 9.8 million US adults had both SUD and a mental illness, but 66.6% of them received treatment for only 1 condition.
Picking an appropriate treatment provider can be a daunting task, especially when already facing the many challenges associated with a Substance Use Disorder (SUD). When seeking treatment for SUD, NAATP encourages potential patients and their families to use our Treatment Selection Guide, which includes resources, potential questions to ask treatment providers, warnings, and red flags.
Read the NAATP CEO's article on Program Discernment and Selection, which discusses internet and directory deception and includes the NAATP Treatment Selection Guide referenced above and linked below.
Another consideration when selecting treatment is accreditations, licenses, and affiliations, as these all serve as indicators of treatment center quality.
Consider Treatment Quality
