Inpatient vs. Outpatient Treatment: Which one is right for you?

Inpatient residential and outpatient rehab are the two most commonly offered addiction treatment options. But how do you pick the one that is right for you?

The Need for Drug Rehab

Addiction is a progressive disease that makes the user unable to abstain from drugs and alcohol. This could be accompanied by impaired emotional and behavioral control, cravings and denial. Like many other chronic diseases, addiction often involves relapse. Without treatment or engagement in recovery activities, complete recovery can be difficult.

Outpatient Rehab

Outpatient rehab is a form of addiction treatment that does not require living at the rehab facility. Outpatient treatment option allows the client to continue living at home during treatment. Outpatient rehab programs tend to cost less than inpatient treatment.

The length of an outpatient rehab program can be different in different facilities. Most recovering addicts have to spend 1-3 months in outpatient care. Individual therapy and group, and family counseling services are usually offered as part of an outpatient rehab program.

Benefits of Outpatient Rehab

o More affordable
o Increased privacy and anonymity
o Flexibility to fulfill other obligations, such as work, during treatment
o Allows practice of relapse prevention techniques in the real world right away

Candidates for Outpatient Rehabilitation

Outpatient rehab is often used to continue treatment even after a person has completed inpatient rehab. Outpatient rehabilitation focuses on building a drug-free life. Addicts may choose this program due to commitments, such as childcare and work or even their insurance benefits.

Inpatient Rehab

Inpatient or residential treatment programs often range from a month to three months. These programs require their clients to live at the facility and follow a daily schedule during recovery. Clients in inpatient rehab programs work on recovery goals and building life skills to create a substance-free lifestyle.

Clients undergo counseling and therapy, eat, sleep, and participate in support groups. This allows a high level of care and is ideal for people, who have made unsuccessful attempts at overcoming addiction.

Benefits of Inpatient Rehab

o Ability to stay in a stable, sober environment for an extended period of time
o 24/7 access to clinical and medical care
o Supervised environment helps prevent relapse
o Access to specialized treatment such as art therapy, animal-assisted therapy, and music group
o Intensive individual and group therapy sessions
o Luxury, upscale amenities (at a luxury facility)
o Structured daily schedule
o Ongoing life skills training and addiction education
o Experienced support staff

Candidate for Inpatient Rehab

Inpatient or residential rehab is a great option to remove the individual from the temptations of daily life so that they can focus solely on getting sober.

Inpatient rehabilitation is a good choice for anyone struggling with addiction, especially for those who have relapsed and/or have a long history of substance use.

Pacific Bay Recovery
1501 5th Avenue, Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 263-9700

To learn more, call one of the most trusted San Diego drug rehab and pain management centers for intensive outpatient treatment in San Diego, Pacific Bay Recovery at 858-263-9700 Today. Pacific Bay Recovery offers both inpatient and intensive outpatient treatment in San Diego.

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