Easy to say, but what do I do? Selecting a qualified drug rehab center is the most important act you can make at this time and one of the more difficult decisions to do. Congratulations, inquiring about kicking the habit is a vital step towards health.

The truth is no one wants to be an addict. The addict does not wake up one morning and say, I want to destroy everything in my pathway; I want to doom my self, forever remain without money; I will rely on anyone who will support me or my habit until I get very sick and die, or wind up imprisoned for a drug, or alcohol or violent offense.

What can you do? Go online and make a list of few rehabilitation centers. Check with your local hospital for recommendations. Call a Drug Rehab hotline. There are several you'll find on the web. Call the places listed below. Take the first step.

Drug - Rehabs, is one place you can call. Their toll free number is 866-762-3712, and they will refer you to treatment centers. Drug Rehab Center Hotline at 800-501-9330 is another place to start. Generally, there's no charge for referrals. Better yet, go online at www.drug-rehab-center-hotline.com and seek out your State's Substance Abuse Services.

Not all alcohol and drug rehab centers are the same. Different philosophies staff skills, program options and costs play a role Choosing the right rehab center f is not easy. Most of us don't know or understand what to look for. Often we make pot luck decisions and sometimes that works.

When you finally gather a few quality Drug Rehab facilities, ask questions. Not all programs and rehabilitation centers are alike. Get the facts, the costs, the settings, in patient or out patient, rate of success, treatment programs, medical credentials and accreditation, staff credentials, residential short stay or long stays. You should expect to receive answers before you make a decision. No one says this will be easy. Accept upfront that there is no easy road to end addiction; but taking one step at a time will get you to recovery.