Costa Rica has become an important destination in the medical tourism and wellness sectors, rehab treatment programs are one of the services that foreigners seek in this Central American country.

Costa Rica offers many advantages for foreigners looking for drug rehab programs, its closeness to North American countries, it’s many natural beauties that help heal the spirit, the fact that treatment options cost a fraction of what a similar program will cost in the United States, and, of course, the quality of the services offered.

Probably one of the most common questions patients and their families make when choosing a drug rehabilitation center in Costa Rica, is if all drug and alcohol rehab centers in the country are properly certified, the short answer for this is: No.

Even though all drug treatment centers in Costa Rica should be certified by the Costa Rican Institute of Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (IAFA for its Spanish acronym) and must have the license to operate which is granted by the Ministry of Health, not all institutions are properly certified, and this is something every patient should investigate before opting for a particular program.

IAFA is an institution affiliated to the Ministry of Health and which oversees the technical direction, study, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of alcohol addiction, tobacco, and other legal and illegal drugs, as well as the coordination and approval of all public and private programs related to this.

The Ministry of Health and the Municipality oversee that every business in Costa Rica complies with the necessary legal requirements, according to the services offered, to properly operate in the country, this includes having adequate infrastructure.

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There are many different types of rehab centers in Costa Rica, very few maintain North-American standards, among them, and one of the most recommended alternatives in the country, is Costa Rica Treatment Center.

A treatment center certified by IAFA and has the permits to operate granted by the Ministry of Health and Municipality. They can offer 120-day treatment programs specialized in all areas of substance abuse and drug addiction including, alcohol addiction, marijuana addiction, cocaine, opiate and prescription drugs addiction.

A comprehensive treatment that includes a multidisciplinary team comprised of doctors, therapists, nutritionists, life coaches and recovery mentors, that work together to offer an effective treatment that was developed by a team of recovered addicts and alcoholics with experience in helping others overcome addiction.

Costa Rica offers ideal conditions for the recovery of those battling with drug addiction, it all comes down to choosing the right recovery center and treatment program. IAFA can offer information on all authorized rehab centers in the country, all rehab centers must also have their Ministry of Health permit in a visible location.

Get information on a treatment model that stands out from the rest and complies with strict standards of professional care.