To allow advertising of our claim, Schick Shadel presented the people, data, study methodology and rationale used in claiming its #1 status to the three operating television networks. After investigating the accuracy and evaluation of the study, the networks recognized the validity of the claim of our success rate.

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Counter Conditioning has perhaps the most research supporting its use. Most individuals have experienced in their own lives an instance of "accidental aversion." For example, a person may have loved cherries but one day, ate too many, and became nauseated. From that point on, the person may find cherries unappealing. These instances of "accidental aversion" may last a lifetime. Schick Shadel uses this natural brain process in an organized, scientific way to develop a medically supervised counter-conditioned aversion to alcohol and other drugs.

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No, Schick Shadel Hospital provides a medical alternative treatment approach to addiction. However, we recognize the need for sober support as patients face ongoing issues (family, financial, work, health, etc.) related to their use of alcohol or other drugs. To help patients maintain an effective continuing care plan, Schick Shadel also makes referrals to many sober support resources (e.g., Alcoholics Anonymous, Rational Recovery, Women for Sobriety, S. O. S., church sponsored groups, and other sober support groups). Referrals are based on the patient's locality and personal preferences. Support groups are also available on a weekly basis at the hospital for both patients and graduates. Graduate patients living outside the Seattle area, who'd like to connect with a hospital group can use the toll-free, conference line phone number to participate.

• Patients in need of treatment for alcohol and other drug-related disorders should be treated by qualified professionals in a manner consistent with professionally accepted practice guidelines and patient placement criteria.
• Self-help groups should be recognized as valuable community resources for many patients in addiction treatment and their families. Addiction treatment professionals and programs should develop cooperative relationships with self-help groups.
• Insurers, managed care organizations and others should be aware of the difference between self-help fellowships and medical treatment.
• Self-help should not be substituted for professional treatment, but should be considered as a compliment to treatment directed by professionals. Professional treatment should not be denied to patients or families in need of care.

Yes. There is a telephone in each room, and patients may make and receive telephone calls throughout the 10-day stay. Patients may also retain and use personal cell phones and computers when not in treatment. Patients may have visitors when not in treatment or detox and during hospital visiting hours from 9am to 9pm. Wifi is available throughout the hospital.

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Schick Shadel Hospital's length of stay is shorter than most treatment programs due to our treatment modality. The typical length of stay is 10 days for treatment, plus detoxification, if required. Our short in-patient treatment length allows our patients to return home with less time loss to work schedules, their families and other commitments.

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We recognize that each person who treats at Schick Shadel Hospital has their own unique and specific treatment needs. Our treatment team will evaluate your health and addiction(s), then develop an individualized treatment program. Your progress will be continually monitored over the course of the treatment program. Individual adjustments are made to insure that your needs are met and treatment is effective.

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We believe alcoholism and disabling drug addictions can be treated without requiring you to quit pain management medications prescribed by your pain management specialist. Most other treatment programs require that you be free of all mood-altering drugs, including prescription opiates, in order to treat. This position makes it difficult for anyone on pain management therapy to treat for chemical dependency to another substance.

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Yes. Most insurance is accepted. Please call us at 1.800.500.6395 to verify your insurance coverage.

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Schick Shadel Hospital is a hospital environment, so think of it just as you would when you are admitted to any hospital. Below is a brief preparation list for your stay:

• We provide clothing. All patients wear hospital scrubs and robes while in detox and treatment. Street clothes are not worn, so you will not need more than what you wear into the facility on your first day and what you will go home in after your treatment.
• You will need to bring undergarments. We can do laundry for you, but it is suggested that you bring 10 – 13 sets of undergarments to use during your stay.
• In addition to street shoes, we suggest packing a pair of slippers, sandals or flip-flops, so you have something comfortable to wear when walking around inside the hospital.
• Bring your toiletries to make your stay a little more comfortable; however, basic toiletries are available upon request if something was forgotten.
• Any prescription medication(s) or vitamins must be in the original bottle or container, and the correct amount must be previously filled for your entire stay. Prescription medication must have the current pharmacy label with the doctor's name and telephone number, and vitamins must have the original label.
• If you smoke or chew, bring enough for your stay.
• You may bring your cell phone; don't forget to bring your charger.
• We have Wi-Fi throughout the hospital, so you may bring a laptop along with your power cord.
• You may bring personal work or studies to do in your spare time, but this must not interfere with your treatment.
• You may bring DVD's to watch in your room or the lounge. We do have a small selection of DVD's here at the hospital that can be checked-out to your room.
• You may bring books and magazines to read. Again, we have a small library with a general selection of books, magazines and newspapers for patients to read.
• Food, snacks and beverages are always available at the hospital, but some patients like to order take-out for themselves or their visitors, so we suggest bringing $20 to $40 cash. If you need more cash, you can get a limited amount of cash with your debit or credit card.
• We suggest leaving jewelry or large amounts of cash at home. We will check everything into our safe, but if you don't need it while you are here, it should be left at home.
• Bring a legal photo ID. If you are using medical insurance, please bring your medical insurance card or paperwork with your insurance information.
• If you are a Union member or military personnel, bring your union card or military ID.
• You may bring your own pillow which may be more comfortable for you than our standard hospital pillow with a plastic liner.
• If you have any additional questions as to what to bring, please contact us via phone or email address.

The Schick Shadel Hospital has been treating patients from all over North America since 1935, and now patients are travelling from all over the globe to Seattle, Washington. Some of the reasons people pick Schick Shadel's alternative program is for its quick 10 day treatment, its effectiveness and high success rate. Schick is only 10 minutes taxi ride away from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

If you are travelling from out of state, ask us about how we can assist you with your travel.