What Is Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab

Alcohol and drug addiction is a serious yet manageable problem. With the right treatment and support from family and friends, one can overcome this problem and attain lifelong sobriety. Outpatient treatment programs may not be as popular as inpatient programs but are a viable option of treatment for those struggling with addiction.

An outpatient rehab is a treatment option that involves living outside the treatment premises, say continued living at home, and includes therapy-based treatments.

 When is Outpatient Rehab The Right Choice?

While the type of treatment is dependent on the severity of the addiction, it is easy, with the help of a professional, to identify when you need to go for the outpatient program. This treatment option is suitable for people who have;

●        Low risk of withdrawal with medical complications

●        Motivation to attend sessions regularly and stick to the treatment

●        Transportation means attending sessions regularly

●        A strong support system of friends and family

●        mild to moderate addiction

 Types of Outpatient Rehab

A treatment program is majorly based on the substance ofaddiction, the stage of recovery, and the severity of the addiction. Outpatient rehab can generally be divided into three types.

 Day Programs-This type of program allows the patient to attend therapy sessions several hours a day for five to seven days a week. These programs call for a lot of commitment.

 Intensive Outpatient Program(IOP)- This is a treatment program that has measurable and defined milestones that indicate one’s progress. Once you meet a particular milestone, the time you needed to attend therapy reduces. This type of treatment is appropriate for people that want to attain sobriety but still want to carry out their day-to-day activities like going to work.

 Continuing care –This includes receiving continued support from groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous to help in achieving lifelong sobriety. The shared experiences and learning from others help a great deal in learning from others. These sessions are conducted weekly and are led by a licensed therapist.

Our facility includes all these and other treatment options to aid in your recovery. We recognize the need to keep your life going and that’s why we design these programs to suit you. We incorporate continued support from our specialists and groups to ensure that you do not feel alone in this journey.

Our specialists take care of any unique needs our patients may have to ensure that they are comfortable in their treatments and strive to reach long-term sobriety. Reach out to us at the United Recovery Project and experience for yourself what sobriety feels like.