ABOUT ABSTEMIOUS OUTPATIENT CLINIC
Situated in Spokane Valley, Wash., Abstemious Outpatient Clinic offers education and treatment for individuals struggling with substance use disorders. Multiple types of outpatient programming are available, including and a deferment program for DUI offenders. The clinic has been in operation since 1992.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
Typically, client evaluations at Abstemious Outpatient Clinic take about 90 minutes. Results are used to create individualized treatment plans within independent and court-ordered programs. Therapeutic modalities blend group and individual counseling sessions with educational classes.
The main program presented on the Abstemious website is a two-year deferral program, also known as Alcohol/Drug Information School, available to eligible clients facing DUI sentencing. Beginning with one month of intensive outpatient program, clients go on to attend 72 hours in three months, then sessions once a week for six months, and once a month for the remainder of their plan.
Sessions at Abstemious Clinic are offered mornings and evenings. During treatment, clients are encouraged to participate in a 12-step process and community meetings.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
Abstemious Outpatient Clinic’s treatment and educational programs are facilitated by a team of licensed or accredited substance abuse counselors, some with master’s degrees. The facility’s website touts the many years of experience of its staff. Medical advice and referrals are provided by a consulting physician.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
The two alumni polled by Best-rehabs.com at the time of this writing provided overall positive feedback for Abstemious Outpatient Clinic. Out of five stars, the two gave ratings of three and four stars for the treatment staff’s level of experience and training, as well as for available counseling options and the facility’s cleanliness and upkeep. Convenient scheduling was cited noted as a facility highlight.
One alum also cited access to one-on-one counseling as a facility strength. They awarded one star for family participation, not an element of treatment emphasized on the clinic’s website. “I have been in this program for a little over a month now and I think it will be life changing for me. I am learning a lot their as well,” the anonymous alum wrote. The other reviewer reported a need for longer treatment than their program provided, concluding that overall treatment effectiveness was not strong. Nevertheless, both indicated that they would recommend Abstemious to others.
A metric measuring the affordability of treatment received three and five stars, respectively, from the two alumni. One expressed appreciation for available payment plans.
Elsewhere online, two alumni left opposing feedback for the clinic on Google. Jason awarded a perfect five-star rating, echoing Best-rehabs.com reviews praising the staff. By contrast, the other other reviewer expressed high frustration with the staff’s communication practices.[1] On Facebook, both individuals who rated the facility gave maximum five stars, again highlighting the caring staff and also describing other clients as serious about their recovery.[2]
FINANCING
Costs for evaluation services are posted on the Abstemious Outpatient Clinic website, ranging from $65 to $200, the latter fulfilling CPS custody requirements. Clients who pay cash for services upfront receive a discount, and low-interest financing is available for up to 23 months. Private insurance coverage is accepted for some treatment.
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