Treatment Options
Understanding your treatment options is essential for recovery. Each approach has unique benefits depending on your situation.
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Inpatient or residential treatment provides 24/7 care in a structured, supportive environment. This intensive approach removes you from triggers and distractions, allowing full focus on recovery.
Best For:
- Severe addiction requiring medical supervision
- Those without a stable home environment
- Multiple previous treatment attempts
- Co-occurring mental health disorders
What to Expect:
- Programs typically last 30-90 days
- Medical detoxification if needed
- Individual and group therapy sessions
- Structured daily routines and activities
- Aftercare planning before discharge
Success Factors:
Research shows that longer stays in inpatient treatment correlate with better long-term outcomes. Programs of 90 days or more show significantly higher success rates than shorter stays.
Outpatient Programs
Outpatient treatment allows you to receive care while living at home and maintaining work, school, or family responsibilities. Treatment intensity varies from standard outpatient to intensive programs.
Types of Outpatient Care:
- Standard Outpatient: 1-2 sessions per week
- Intensive Outpatient (IOP): 9-20 hours per week
- Partial Hospitalization (PHP): 20+ hours per week
Best For:
- Those with strong home support systems
- Work or family obligations that prevent residential care
- Mild to moderate addiction severity
- Step-down care after inpatient treatment
What to Expect:
- Regular therapy sessions (individual and group)
- Flexible scheduling around work and life
- Ongoing support while practicing new skills
- Connection to community resources
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
MAT combines FDA-approved medications with counseling and behavioral therapies. This whole-person approach is highly effective for opioid and alcohol use disorders.
FDA-Approved Medications:
- For Opioids: Methadone, Buprenorphine (Suboxone), Naltrexone (Vivitrol)
- For Alcohol: Naltrexone, Acamprosate, Disulfiram
- For Tobacco: Nicotine replacement, Varenicline, Bupropion
How It Works:
- Reduces withdrawal symptoms and cravings
- Blocks the euphoric effects of substances
- Normalizes brain chemistry
- Combined with behavioral therapy for best results
Effectiveness:
Studies show MAT can increase treatment retention by 75% and reduce illicit opioid use by more than 50%. It significantly lowers risk of overdose death during treatment.
Behavioral Therapies
Evidence-based behavioral therapies help you understand addiction, develop coping skills, and build a foundation for long-term recovery. These approaches are used in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Common Approaches:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Identifies and changes negative thought patterns
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Focuses on emotional regulation and mindfulness
- Motivational Interviewing: Strengthens motivation for change
- Contingency Management: Uses positive reinforcement for sobriety
- 12-Step Facilitation: Integrates support group participation
Benefits:
- Learn to recognize triggers and warning signs
- Develop healthy coping mechanisms
- Improve relationships and communication
- Address underlying trauma or mental health issues
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