The Ins and Outs of Rehabilitation

Dealing with substance use disorders can be as simple as acknowledging the fact that a problem exists and seeking treatment would be the best solution. 

Once the problem is acknowledged, it is never easy to take the initial step. Anyone can say they want to fly to that special secluded place, but they will never get there until they get on the plane and go. 

The plethora of available treatment options can sometimes lead to an inability to choose the best option and a feeling of being stuck. 

Exploring the different options can help clarify which available program is best for your situation. 

It is essential to remember that all addicts are unique, and no treatment program is similar. Examining the two primary approaches to treatment will help you decide which strategy will help you achieve a healthy and sober life. 

To be honest, both approaches differ significantly.

Outpatient Care

Outpatient care is geared for patients who do not want to relocate to a treatment facility. This typically means patients receive therapy in their homes. Treatment schedules can vary however are usually flexible enough for patients to maintain a normal way of life, keeping their daily routines in place.

This form of therapy is typically less controlling and holistically based. Therapy is organized to help individuals who experience light to moderate addictive behaviors making it the perfect choice for early intervention. Outpatient therapy is also a less expensive solution. 

However, this low-intensity therapeutic approach can result in lower rates of recovery as compared with the more intense inpatient therapy. 

Additionally, questions about the length of time the successful therapy might take also exists. For example, some outpatient treatments have taken more than a year to complete. 

Those patients who struggle with the home recovery process sometimes become frustrated with the delay and may never achieve the recovery they initially set out to achieve.

On the other hand, depending on a variety of factors, inpatient therapy might be a better-suited alternative. 

Inpatient Care

Inpatient recovery treatment programs are geared for a patient with severe addictive behaviors. They are usually state-licensed facilities and are highly regulated. In this controlled environment, a patient gets medical care around the clock. 

 

Patients are committed to living at the facility and have restrictions on their day-to-day freedoms. While this approach might seem impractical, it has its advantages.

 

Living at the facility and away from their destructive environment, results in patients experiencing immediate improvement. The program’s intensity often results in higher success rates which is particularly noteworthy since inpatient programs typically treat patients with more severe addictive behaviors. 

 

These more intense treatment programs can be much shorter and can last for as long as six months to as little as 28 days.

 

Just to reiterate, these higher-priced, more intense treatments mean they are best suited for those with life-threatening addictive behaviors.

What’s next?

Selecting the best treatment options that fit best is the next step. While method selection varies from patient to patient, influential factors play a substantial role in choosing the right treatment program. The choice depends on the severity of the addictive behavior, whether the individual can survive an interruption of their daily life, and whether the treatment option is affordable. 

 

Factors of disruption and price are related. For example, not many individuals have the resources to survive life without working. The ability to earn money avoiding any interruption to an individual’s activities of daily living has a significant impact on choosing a well-suited treatment option.

 

However, when the choice of treatment is based solely on the severity of the addiction, the chances of success are greatly improved. 

 

Thankfully, professional assistance is conveniently available. A Google search that compares the vast amount of available treatment options in your local area can come in very handy. 

In Conclusion

Contrary to popular opinion, choosing the best-suited treatment might be the easy part of the recovery process. The path to recovery is fraught with many challenges and obstacles. However, the initial, and for some the most terrifying, step is to acknowledge that a problem exists. 

 

The detoxification process is the first of a series of steps necessary to accomplish a healthy, sober life.

Drug addiction is not like the flu. There is no vaccine. Carefully choosing the best treatment method for you could mean the difference between recovery success and recovery failure. 

 

The decision is yours to make but keep in mind that addiction rehabilitation is a process that extends well beyond inpatient or outpatient therapy.