Levels of Outpatient Treatment Programs and How to Get Help
Outpatient treatment programs are an excellent way for you to continue receiving the care you need while also keeping up with your daily responsibilities. Often, outpatient treatment is the recommended next step after a stay in inpatient treatment, which may have followed a detox process.
There is a flexibility offered by outpatient addiction treatment that is not seen with residential treatment, yet the care received during this phase is no less necessary or important.
On this page, we would like to go over the basics of how our outpatient drug rehab Georgia programs can be used to address drug and alcohol abuse for clients in the Peach State as well as for our guests from across the United States.
There are many types of treatment programs under the outpatient rehab umbrella, so this page should give you a better understanding of what those addiction treatment programs look like and how you might be able to proceed.
Of course, you are always welcome to call Ingrained Recovery at any time to talk about the substance abuse issues you or a loved one are facing. Our understanding team will be happy to receive your call and we’ll work with you to make sure the necessary substance abuse treatment is made available as soon as possible.
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Understanding Outpatient Drug Rehab
You can think of outpatient treatment as a level of care for those with substance abuse issues that is between residential treatment and the aftercare that comes with long-term recovery. While every recovery process is unique, many individuals move from residential rehab into outpatient rehab before moving on to aftercare treatment as they gradually return to life as usual.
It is important to understand that outpatient treatment is still a structured, formal type of rehab that provides plenty of support for the individual. While you are not living at the rehab facility, you are still visiting regularly and may be spending several hours at a time – or more – in your treatment programs.
It is the structured nature of outpatient treatment that allows you to continue to get great results as you work on substance abuse and the underlying issues that may have led to your addiction.
For some people, residential rehab is either not necessary, or not possible given their commitments in other areas of life. Drug and alcohol addiction treatment programs can be effective in many different shapes and sizes, and for some, outpatient rehab will prove to be the appropriate approach.
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The Levels of Outpatient Treatment Programs
It would be a mistake to see all outpatient treatment programs as the same. In reality, there are many different types of outpatient drug rehab programs available.
We’ll go over the basics of each of these types of programs below, although it is always important to work with an experienced professional to determine exactly what type of program is best for your needs.
Partial Hospitalization Programs
This is the most intensive outpatient program that is available. You might hear of a PHP being called “day treatment”, because you will likely be receiving treatment throughout the day, only to return home or to a group home at the end of each day’s treatment period. While this is outpatient treatment, it has many similarities to the experience of receiving inpatient care.
The schedule of each partial hospitalization program will be unique, but you can expect several hours per day of treatment on many days of the week. It’s this aggressive scheduling that has been able to help many individuals over the years use PHP to overcome drug and alcohol addiction.
Each treatment facility will have its own collection of treatments that are included in a PHP. As a starting point, there will likely be medical monitoring and psychological support provided to each individual. From there, structured therapy will be offered, including group therapy sessions and individual sessions.
It is also common for some elements of holistic care to be included in the plan offered by the treatment facility. These can include mindfulness sessions, nutrition counseling, yoga, and more. The idea here is to provide you with other outlets and open you up to new ideas for how you can spend your time and energy in a healthy, positive manner.
Intensive Outpatient Programs
Think of intensive outpatient programs, or IOPs, as the next step down from partial hospitalization programs. With this type of treatment, you will still attend sessions several days each week, and those sessions may last up to a few hours. However, the overall treatment program will not be as intensive as partial hospitalization programs, making this a great option for those who need continued support but have successfully completed previous rounds of outpatient rehab.
Group therapy sessions and individual therapy will continue to play a major role at the IOP level. These sessions will help you develop the coping skills that you will need to stay on track in the real world, and address any triggers that you might be likely to encounter.
Also, there may be life skills training included in an IOP. This training will help you rebuild your personal and professional life. It’s likely that substance abuse issues will have done significant harm to many different parts of your life, so rebuilding those areas one step at a time is going to be important.
Addiction treatment programs like those at the IOP level are also going to lean on peer support to help you take the next steps in your recovery. That means giving you the opportunity to connect with others who are in a similar situation. This kind of connection can promote accountability to others and will help you feel like you aren’t alone in this process.
Standard Outpatient Treatment
Finally, we arrive at standard outpatient treatment, which is the least intensive of the options for outpatient rehab. At this level, you’ll likely only receive treatment once or twice a week, and the sessions will be shorter than they were at previous levels. Most people who arrive at standard outpatient rehab have already been successful with residential treatment, and a PHP or IOP level, if not both.
During standard outpatient treatment, you will likely continue to have one-on-one sessions with a therapist, and group sessions may be continued, as well. The biggest change is found in the frequency and intensity of the treatments that are provided. There will also be relapse prevention planning included at this level of outpatient rehab to give you the best possible chance to stay on track over the long run.
How to Choose the Right Outpatient Addiction Treatment Program
Choosing the right outpatient rehab program to deal with your drug or alcohol addiction is an important step in the recovery process. Entering the right program, with the right people to support you, can make all the difference.
Here are some basic tips that will help point you in the direction of the right outpatient treatment for your needs.
Assess the Severity of Addiction
It stands to reason that more severe cases of addiction are going to require more aggressive, intensive treatment programs. For many with a severe addiction to overcome, the starting point will be a residential stay at drug or alcohol rehab centers before transitioning into one of the outpatient rehab options we discussed above.
Evaluate Personal Responsibilities
Checking into an addiction treatment center for inpatient treatment may not always be possible given the realities of your life at the moment. Instead, it might be more practical to seek help from something like an IOP that will still provide important care but won’t be as demanding on your time.
Of course, if residential treatment is seen as the best approach based on your situation, it’s worth exploring the possibility of adjusting your responsibilities in order to prioritize your health and recovery above all else.
Find Evidence-Based Treatment Programs
Programs that use scientifically backed therapies have been shown to produce excellent results for countless different individuals over the years.
Some of the most popular evidence-based therapies include cognitive-behavioral therapy and medication assisted treatment, so strongly consider facilities that use such techniques.
Confirm Accreditation and Licensing
Any facility you consider using for outpatient rehab should be licensed and accredited by the primary organizations in this space, such as the Joint Commission or the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.
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How to Get Started with Ingrained Recovery
If you or a loved one has been dealing with a substance abuse issue and would like to seek professional treatment, reach out to Ingrained Recovery today. We have a team of representatives standing by at all hours of the day and night to receive your call and discuss your needs. We’ll be happy to go over any concerns you may have, answer your questions, and get you started on the road to recovery as soon as possible.
At this time, Ingrained Recovery is proud to offer professional medical detox and residential treatment programs here in the state of Georgia. For those who are in need of outpatient addiction treatment treatment, we are happy to provide clients with placement at accredited partner facilities across the state.
No matter what stage of this journey you happen to be at currently, the next step is to call us directly to start the conversation and put your life on a better path. It would be an honor to serve you.