The Most Flexible Options for Addiction Treatment

If you are considering attending addiction treatment for substance use disorder, but are unable to commit to an inpatient program, there are several rehabilitation centers that allow for more flexibility.  Outpatient programs provide the same benefits as inpatient programs, but allow for more flexibility in your schedule and can be a more cost-effective approach to achieve sobriety.

What Is Outpatient Rehab?

Outpatient drug or alcohol rehab provides addiction treatment to those struggling with substance abuse, while also providing flexibility in their schedule and the ability to attend to responsibilities at home.  Outpatient programs typically consist of a couple of hours of daily treatment then you are able to return home each night.  Outpatient programs are perfect for people who have safe places to return to each day and are looking for support while they navigate recovery.  Like inpatient programs, there are varying levels of intensity in outpatient programs. 

Is Outpatient Addiction Treatment Effective?

Outpatient addiction treatment programs are very effective, however, to be successful it is important to remain open and honest with yourself and your treatment team to get the most out of the program.  Despite the effectiveness, for some people, outpatient programs may not be the best fit.  This may be the case if you do not have a safe (drug-free) home to return to daily if you have co-occurring mental health conditions that require more intense attention, if you have relapsed multiple times, or if you are experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms.  If outpatient isn’t for you right now, that is okay!  Don’t let that discourage you from seeking the treatment you need, everyone’s path to recovery looks different and there is nothing wrong with needing additional support, that’s what it is there for!

Types of Outpatient Addiction Treatment Programs

To accommodate for varying needs, there are different levels of care of outpatient drug and alcohol rehab.

• Partial Hospitalization Program without Housing (PHP) – The Partial Hospitalization Program is a great first step after detox or if this is your first time attending rehab.  PHP provides 25 hours a week of both group and individual therapies to help you identify and process the root causes of addiction, work through trauma, and learn ways to cope without drugs or alcohol.  You will have an individualized treatment plan that is unique to you and your goals for treatment. 
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) –The IOP is intended to bridge care from an inpatient program to transitioning home.  Here you will build on what you learned in inpatient rehab and continue to address trauma, addiction, and co-occurring mental health diagnoses through a variety of cognitive and behavioral therapies.  You will live at home, or in a halfway house while you continue your treatment and will have a weekly commitment of about nine hours.  This allows you to resume your responsibilities at home while still receiving the support and therapy you need to be successful in recovery.  Relapse prevention is also discussed here and you will learn the stages of relapse and what to do should one occur. 
• Outpatient Program (OP) – Clients from all levels of treatment and backgrounds benefit from OP.  Adjusting to life in recovery can be a difficult transition, so it is so important to have the support and therapy OP provides.  You will have three weekly hours of group therapy and a minimum of one hour of individual therapy.  

What if You Need Detox?

Withdrawing from opioids or alcohol can range from mild to severe and even life-threatening in some cases.  For some people, attending a medical detox prior to treatment is the best way to ensure success in detox and treatment.  Medical detox facilities provide a safe place for you to withdraw from drugs or alcohol while being monitored and assessed by nurses and doctors.  They can provide medications and comfort measures to decrease the severity of withdrawal symptoms so you can be in the right headspace to tackle drug or alcohol addiction.  

Why Choose The Source for Outpatient Addiction Treatment

The Source Addiction Treatment Center in beautiful Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a leader in drug and alcohol addiction treatment.  Through cutting-edge trauma therapies, such as Rapid Resolution Therapy and Brain Mapping, they help clients quickly and effectively process traumas they’ve experienced so they can focus on recovery.   The Source specializes in the dual diagnosis treatment and provides behavioral health therapies as well.  If you or a loved one would like more information on drug and alcohol rehab at The Source please call (800)204-0418 or visit them online at www.thesourceaddictiontreatment.com.