Outpatient Addiction Treatment

Outpatient Addiction Treatment
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For those who have a psychological dependence upon drugs and alcohol or have lived with an active addiction for only a short time, outpatient addiction treatment is a positive step in the right direction. For others who have already completed an inpatient rehab, too, outpatient addiction treatment provides the continued support they need to thrive in their new sober life and avoid relapse.

If you would like more information about sober living, inpatient drug and alcohol rehab or how to get started in treatment, contact us at Michael’s House today.

Outpatient Addiction Treatment: Is it Right for You?

How do you know if outpatient addiction treatment or inpatient rehab will best serve you? Here are a few questions to ask yourself:

  • Do you experience withdrawal symptoms when you try to stop using your drug of choice?
  • Are you diagnosed with psychological issues like depression, anxiety, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or other illnesses?
  • Are you diagnosed with chronic medical disorders that may be affected by your addiction detox and treatment?
  • Do you live with people who are actively using alcohol and drugs or who cause you a large amount of stress that makes you want to get high or drunk?
  • Are you being hounded by bill collectors, ex girlfriends or boyfriends, or neighbors?
  • Is your job stressful or a place where you have access to drugs and alcohol, are encouraged to drink and use, or are surrounded by people who drink and get high?

If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then inpatient rehab will likely be recommended over outpatient rehab. It’s important that you have the medical and psychological support that you need to heal as well as the space and time to do so without stress.

Outpatient Addiction Treatment Considerations

While outpatient addiction treatment programs are solid form of support after inpatient rehab and has the potential to be an effective treatment for those with low-level addictions, there are a number of things to take into consideration before jumping in. Outpatient addiction treatment is only recommended in extremely specific circumstances. Those who cannot afford any other form of treatment or who have dependent family members with absolutely no other option for care are prime candidates for outpatient rehab.

Some prefer an outpatient program because of its more flexible schedule and the hope that they will be able to continue to go to work. However, if outpatient treatment is not effective, it may end up prolonging the inevitable -many choose inpatient rehab after an outpatient addiction treatment program. In general, if it is at all possible, inpatient drug and alcohol addiction treatment is recommended. If, however, your only other choice is no treatment at all or if you are looking for supplementary treatment after an inpatient program, then outpatient addiction treatment is a positive choice.

Choose Addiction Treatment Today at Michael’s House

If you are ready to take the next step toward a new life without drug and alcohol addiction, contact us today at 1-877-345-8494. We can help you get started and answer any questions you have about treatment and recovery. Call now.