Inpatient Drug Treatment
What is the difference between outpatient drug rehab and a residential inpatient facility? To many this decision will be life or death, or maybe the difference between happiness and misery. With most alcoholics or drug addicts the thought of leaving home or having to live in a residential drug rehab is impossible. Sometimes kids or a family is what is keeping them from taking the jump and entering into long term residential treatment center. Statistically speaking outpatient does not work and can sometimes cause a person more trouble because they are able to meet drug connections during this type of treatment.
An inpatient drug rehab is more equip to address all aspects of addiction like a medical detox, physical cravings, mental and emotional components, and of course aftercare. Whether you choose an inpatient facility in state or out of state make sure it offers at least a 90 day program. Generally anything shorter than 90 days is not effective. The longer the program is the better chance you have of overcoming your addiction. Many of the residential inpatient centers offer programs that are 6 months to a year. These are very effective programs because it not only allows for the patient to learn about the causes of their addiction but then gives them the chance to apply what the learned in house.
Many of the residential drug treatment centers that we refer to have a high success rate because of the length of stay and the treatment modality. Finding a holistic treatment program that does not subscribe to the notion of replacement drug therapy is another good choice.
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June 25th, 2008 at 3:40 pm
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June 25th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
Well written article. As a Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor I concur with the basic premise of the article. Also, as an ex-addict myself I can tell you first hand of the benefits of long term residential treatment. The rehab I found can be accessed at http://www.stopaddiction.com. The choices one makes when it comes to drug rehab for self or a loved one can mean the difference between getting off drug or alcohol temporarily or truly achieving a drug free productive life that actually lasts for life. Consider the options well and make informed decisions!
June 26th, 2008 at 3:34 pm
The residential drug addiciton treatment program involves an intensive self-examination through individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy and twelve step meetings and work.
June 26th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
These are really good posts. I appreciate eveyones feedback and resources regarding drugs, alcohol, addiction, treatment, and interventions.