What to Bring to Rehab

Learn what to bring to rehab and what to leave at home with this drug rehab packing checklist.

If you’re planning to attendaddiction treatment, congratulations! Choosing to go to rehab is a significant decision and an admirable choice. You’re taking a step toward long-term wellness.

To get the most out of your rehab experience, it’s important to understand what to expect during rehab, including what to bring and what to leave at home.

What Should You Pack?

Each rehab center has different guidelines for allowed and prohibited items. Ask theadmissions teamfor a packing list as you prepare for rehab. The following list contains some items you should typically pack.

Additionally, you can also bring along pictures of friends, family and pets to help you feel grounded and motivated during rehab.

What Not to Bring

Rehab is about healing and focusing on recovery. Some items can distract you during rehab and should be left at home. While each rehab center varies in what it doesn’t allow on-site, the following items are rarely allowed at treatment facilities.

Other items not to bring:

• Drug-related items: This includes alcohol and illicit drugs, drug paraphernalia, electronic cigarettes and vaping devices.
• Any item or product that contains alcohol as an ingredient: This includes mouthwash, hand sanitizer and nail polish remover.
• Aerosol products: This includes hair spray, cleaning products, etc…
• Dental floss: Floss is typically provided by the treatment center.
• Opened vitamin bottles and supplements: Nutritional supplements may not be allowed at the rehab facility. If they are, they will need to be unopened.
• Excessive makeup or jewelry
• Inappropriate clothing: Clothing depicting drug or alcohol use or explicit language or images or revealing clothing, including two-piece bathing suits for women is not permitted.
• Electronic devices: Prohibited items include laptops, tablets, digital cameras, e-readers and smartwatches, as well as any devices with cameras or internet access.
• Weapons: Including pocket knives or sharp objects.
• Sporting equipment
• Pornographic materials
• Food and drink
• Candles or incense

What You Might Be Able To Bring to Rehab

Every treatment center has different lists of prohibited and allowed items. Some rehab centers allow specific items, while others will not. Before admission, here are some items you should double-check with the rehab facility about bringing with you.

• Cell phones: Many rehab centers ban or restrict personal computers and cell phones. Some centers let you bring them, but only use them during specific times.
• Tobacco products, including cigarettes: If you’re not ready to quit smoking, some facilities let you continue smoking outdoors, or at designated times and places. Some facilities provide smoking cessation products.
• Bedding: While some facilities do not allow outside bedding materials, many rehab centers let you bring your bedding, pillow or blanket.
• Music devices: While electronic devices with internet access are not allowed at most facilities, some centers allow music devices like MP3 players.
• Vitamins, supplements and over-the-counter medications: Usually, any supplements and medications you bring to rehab must be prescribed to you and unopened. Some facilities may not allow these items at all.
• Disposable or electric razors and nail clippers: Some rehab clinics allow these items, but only if you check them out for your shower and return them directly after using them.

What to Bring to The Recovery Village Rehab Centers

Seeking addiction treatment at one of the nationallocations of The Recovery Villageis a great step toward recovery. Each facility in the nationwide network of rehab centers has its own welcome guide that outlines what to expect at that facility and what to bring to rehab:

• The Recovery Village Umatilla: What to Expect
• The Recovery Village Palm Beach: What to Expect
• The Recovery Village at Palmer Lake: What to Expect
• Orlando Recovery Center: What to Expect
• The Recovery Village Columbus: What to Expect
• The Recovery Village Ridgefield: What to Expect
• The IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery: What to Expect