It is a fact that individuals in treatment for substance abuse are more likely to be smokers, 75 percent in fact. With that being said very few centers address the problem as a primary addiction, despite the fact that helping individuals stop smoking while in rehab is associated with a 25 percent higher chance the client will remain sober from alcohol and drugs. Because of this, there are 'smoking not allowed' drug treatment facilities in Peoa that implement a smoking ban and most of them also provide treatment for nicotine addiction.
While complete bans on smoking are not normal, more and more rehabs are actually starting to enforce their own bans, but also state and local tobacco-free workplace mandates angle to make facilities completely smoke free. In doing so, these mandates avoid the need to develop and implement facility policies that are already legally in place and enforced legally by state and local agencies. Enforcing a complete ban on smoking may deter potential clients who smoke starting treatment. At the same time it will help those who do choose a no smoking substance abuse rehab center be better able to recover in a completely addiction and drug free environment.