Frequently Asked Questions About
Gateway Alcohol and Drug Rehab

Gateway Alcohol and Drug Rehab has been working with the most serious alcohol and drug problems for more than 40 years. It is the largest provider of drug rehab and alcohol treatment in Chicago, throughout the state of Illinois, and near St. Louis. Gateway Alcohol and Drug Rehab treats more than 29,000 people per year and is licensed by the state of Illinois.

Gateway Alcohol and Drug Rehab is also accredited by The Joint Commission, the leading accrediting organization for hospitals and other healthcare organizations.

Initially, you and the person you are treating will work with a clinical professional who will provide a free screening and confidential substance abuse assessment to determine the nature and extent of the abuse. After the initial assessment, we then create an individualized drug rehab and alcohol treatment plan dedicated to your client’s recovery.

At Gateway Alcohol and Drug Rehab, we have conveniently located rehabilitation centers in Chicago, throughout the state of Illinois, and near St. Louis, more than 500 employees including a team of qualified experts including physicians, psychologists, nurses and certified substance abuse counselors. All employees are highly trained to deal with people with substance abuse problems.

While the person you referred is in our care, with their written consent, we provide formal, written reports and any other information, letters or documentation, you or your organization requires regarding the drug rehab and alcohol treatment process in line with federal and state confidentiality regulations.

At Gateway Alcohol and Drug Rehab, we offer a free, confidential screening process to assess the extent of the individual’s substance abuse and what it is doing to their life. We offer After Work/After School outpatient treatment and residential services customized to the needs of the individual.

The duration of drug rehab and alcohol treatment is dependent on the extent of the person's substance abuse problem and their dedication to substance abuse recovery. Outpatient can initially be three to four times per week for two to four weeks and then step down to one night per week. Should a residential rehab program be necessary, two to four weeks is typical.

At Gateway Alcohol and Drug Rehab, we are dedicated to each client's lasting recovery. We encourage weekly follow-up, substance abuse aftercare sessions and participation in self-help such as Alcoholics Anonymous, another 12-Step Program or other types of substance abuse recovery support.