22 Oct Does Going Abroad For Rehab Improve Recovery Outcomes? What The Research Says
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Thinking about heading overseas for rehab? You're not alone. More people are considering residential rehab overseas as their best chance at lasting recovery, and it's easy to see why. A new country can mean a fresh start, distance from old triggers and no long waiting lists.
But here's the big question: does it work? Or is it just a pricey vacation with some therapy sessions attached? This article summarizes what the research says about overseas rehab: the positives, the negatives and the often unexpected.