Understanding Addiction Treatment Options

Addiction recovery and substance use and abuse disorders: Understanding addiction treatment options?

Short term inpatient, long term inpatient, IOP, PHP, outpatient, group therapy, etc.: There is no shortage of options when it comes to substance use and abuse disorder treatment or addiction recovery, but what do all of these different acronyms and programs mean? How do you know what type of program may be the best fit for you? Today we are going to take a deeper dive into the different types of addiction recovery or substance use disorder treatment discuss a few things that may help you determine what the best level of intervention and care is for your needs or the needs of your loved one.

Types of Addiction or substance use and abuse disorder treatment and care:

Long-term inpatient programs: these programs involve addressing addiction and substance use and abuse disorder concerns in an on-campus or residential treatment setting. This means that clients will live at the facility full-time during the course of their treatment. Long-term inpatient involves programming that lasts 90 days or longer.

Short-term inpatient programs: similar to long-term inpatient programs, these programs address addiction And substance use and abuse disorder concerns in an on-campus or residential treatment setting. The major difference, these programs last less than 90 days, it can range anywhere from a few days, to a few weeks, to up to three months.

PHP, partial hospitalization programs:  In a partial hospitalization program, addiction and substance use disorder concerns are addressed while the client is still living in their home, but commuting to the treatment facility 3-7 Times per week for multiple hours per day. Many of these programs even mirror the schedule of a full-time job while offering participants the comfort of continuing to live in their own homes with their individual support systems.

IOP, intensive outpatient programs:  intensive outpatient programs are similar to partial hospitalization programs in that the client is able to sleep and live in their homes while attending services at a treatment facility. Typically, intensive outpatient programs are slightly less time-consuming than a partial hospitalization program, but still, involve multiple weekly sessions or group programming to meet addiction and substance use disorder recovery needs. Some IOP programs do offer the flexibility of evening classes and group times to assist clients in maintaining their employment while participating in the treatment program.

Group therapy: group therapy involves skill-building, processing, and treatment of addiction and substance use and abuse disorders in the context of a group with other individuals also working to manage substance use and abuse disorder concerns. These groups are facilitated by train providers. Group therapy is often a component of inpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, and partial hospitalization programs, but can also be facilitated independently to assist individuals struggling with substance use disorder or addiction in the long-term maintenance of their addiction concerns.

Outpatient treatment or individual therapy: Outpatient treatment or individual therapy is used to reference a more traditional therapy setting where a client will meet individually with a therapist typically on a weekly to biweekly basis. This type of treatment allows individuals to explore their addiction and substance use disorder concerns individually. In the setting, clients are able to address underlying trauma, longer-term impacts, family concerns, and other components of their substance use disorder or addictive behaviors. Clients are often able to use these types of services for the maintenance and long-term recovery that they desire to prevent relapse, treat underlying causes, and reach overall mental health goals. 

Dual Diagnosis treatment: These programs focus on the treatment of addiction while also addressing and co-occurring mental health diagnosis including trauma, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, and more. It is estimated that over 37% of individuals struggling with addiction also meet the criteria for an additional mental health disorder and these types of programs’ therapist training can be imperative for longer-term outcomes and addiction recovery success. 

Drug and Alcohol Detox: Detoxification is an element of many treatment programs that assists individuals in safely discontinuing the use of substances and stabilizing the body without the presence of drugs or alcohol in the body. Detoxification is often a component of in-patient treatment centers when medical personnel are present to monitor and support the physiological needs that may arise in the detoxification process. It should be noted that detoxification from drugs and alcohol can cause significant physical distress and may pose physical danger without the proper medical care and oversight.  

If you or someone you know is in crisis related to an addiction/substance abuse concern, National Hotlines do exist for assistance in evaluating immediate needs. Click here for crisis resources available 24 hours a day in Spanish and English. 

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