There are several reasons why outpatient drug rehab may not be the best choice for someone who is trying to overcome addiction or alcoholism. Let’s take a look:
1) Outpatient rehab does not solve the problem of environment.
This is huge. When a person checks into a drug rehab center for inpatient treatment, such as in a state funded drug rehab, they generally stay there, in a controlled setting, for up to 28 days. While they are there, they are not being exposed to temptations of drugs or alcohol, nor are they generally exposed to the people who might persuade them to use drugs. The normal triggers that could thwart their efforts on the outside have been shielded for them because they are in an inpatient facility.
Now obviously with outpatient rehab you give this luxury up, and the struggling addict or alcoholic will have to deal with these environmental challenges and temptations every single day.
2) Outpatient treatment does not give as many options for follow up care.
If you go to inpatient treatment you will see that the therapist and counselors who work with you will help set you up in giving you the proper aftercare options that you might need. They might direct you to long term care, or group therapy, or meetings. But with outpatient, you will not necessarily have all of these options laid out for after you are done with your treatment.
3) Outpatient addiction rehab does not provide as intimate of a recovery connection with peers.
When you are in an inpatient rehab, a special bond is formed with your peers because you are actually living in rehab with them for a short time. This can produce more meaningful connections and a greater quality of recovery in some instances. With outpatient treatment, you will still make connections with your peers, but they will not be as deep or as meaningful.
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