Outpatient Prescription Drug Rehab

Outpatient Prescription Drug Rehab
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Countless men and women around the United States are currently living with prescription drug addiction. Vicodin addiction, Adderall addiction, OxyContin abuse and other conditions are among the fastest growing problems among our population -rising at a time when overall drug addiction rates are falling or remaining stagnant.

For those who decide to take a stand, and fight back against prescription drug addiction, there are two primary treatment styles to choose from: residential rehab and outpatient prescription drug rehab. With residential care, the individual lives at the treatment center full time as they proceed with detox, counseling and aftercare. Outpatient rehab offers these same core programs, but the individual attends treatment during the day -and then returns home, or to a sober living facility in the evening.

Why do People Choose Outpatient Prescription Drug Treatment?

On the surface, it would seem like residential prescription drug rehab programs hold all of the advantages over their outpatient cousins. However, a closer inspection shows why countless individuals who have a choice select outpatient rehab treatment for their prescription drug addiction.

  • Lifestyle. Even though they may be living with a serious prescription drug addiction, many men and women can simply not afford to put their lives on hold in order to move into a residential drug rehab program for a period of months or longer. Outpatient care helps those who have responsibilities at home, work or school -but still require daily processional help in order to break the addiction cycle.
  • Convenience. Most outpatient drug rehab programs are located in densely populated areas (or more populated than remote residential locations). For those who must travel to these programs every day in order to receive treatment, the closer they are to public transportation and other civic conveniences the better.
  • Support. Those individuals who gain support from family and friends are going to be better served by outpatient drug treatment. In these case, returning home every evening to be near loved ones can actually enhance the recovery process!

 

Who Should NOT Choose Outpatient Drug Treatment?

If an individual has a long, repeated history of relapse, then they should probably not opt for outpatient prescription drug rehab. Sometimes, if an individual has access to Vicodin, OxyContin or other prescription medications their addiction will be so strong that they are unable to avoid relapse. For these individuals, residential care offers a place free of temptation, or access to these substances. In addition, many people develop a prescription drug addiction because of stressors and triggers in their home environment. Since outpatient rehab generally forces the individual to remain in this environment, it may not be the most appropriate way to promote recovery.