Treatment guides

Plain-English, judgment-free answers to the questions people actually have when they start looking for care. Clear Bed Recoveryconnects you to treatment facilities; we don't provide treatment ourselves.

How to Pay for Addiction Treatment: Insurance, Medicaid & Self-Pay

Cost is the number-one reason people put off getting help. Here is how treatment actually gets paid for — and why it is often far more affordable than people expect.

6 min read

Levels of Care Explained: Detox, Residential, PHP, IOP & Outpatient

Treatment is not one-size-fits-all. Understanding the levels of care helps you find the right starting point — and the right level often changes as you progress.

5 min read

How to Choose a Treatment Program: 7 Things That Actually Matter

There are tens of thousands of programs. These are the things that actually separate a good fit from a costly mistake.

6 min read

Helping a Loved One Find Treatment: A Family Guide

Watching someone you love struggle is hard. You cannot do the recovery for them — but you can make the path to help shorter and less overwhelming.

5 min read

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