It is a known fact that people in rehabilitation for substance abuse are much more likely to be smokers, 75 percent in fact. As such very few facilities handle the problem as a primary addiction, despite the fact that helping people quit smoking while in rehab is associated with a 25 percent greater chance the client will stay sober from drugs and alcohol. As a result, there are 'smoking not allowed' drug rehabilitation facilities in Big Island that enforce a smoking ban and most of them also offer treatment for nicotine addiction.
While complete bans on smoking are definitely not the norm, an increasing number of programs are starting to enforce their own bans, but also state and local tobacco-free workplace mandates angle to make facilities completely smoke-free environments. In so doing, they bypass the need to develop and implement facility policies that are already legally in place and enforced legally by state and local agencies. Implementing a complete smoking ban may deter potential clients who smoke starting treatment. At the same time it will help those who do choose a smoking not allowed substance abuse rehab center be better able to recover in a completely drug and addiction free environment.
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