Inpatient Treatment or Detox

The Decision to Seek Inpatient Treatment or Detox

The decision to seek inpatient treatment or detox from excessive drug and alcohol use is a complicated and personal one. Often it’s made impulsively, without accurate knowledge of the best treatment options or standard of care tailored to an individual’s specific drug and alcohol use.

Expert Guidance Helps

We offer consultations to individuals and families considering with this decision. Our aim is to recommend recommend facilities and programs that are evidence-based, reputable, and most importantly an appropriate match for you and your loved ones.

Considerations for Inpatient Treatment

While inpatient treatment and detox are the safest and most conservative treatment options, they may not always be practical or the best fit for an individual. Factors to consider include a demanding career, a close-knit family, or a busy schedule that would preclude being out of town or out of commission for a whole week or a whole month.

Exploring Outpatient Options

Our clinicians are trained to help individuals assess whether outpatient or intensive outpatient treatment might be a better fit than inpatient treatment. Advances in ambulatory detox have enabled addiction psychiatrists and physicians to aid in detoxification of individuals at home while under the close monitoring of loved ones and as the patients begins to engage in outpatient treatment.

The Reality of Relapse

There are many ways in which outpatient or intensive outpatient treatment programs can better serve you or your loved ones. Relapse following inpatient treatment is unfortunately common. While this isn’t a reflection of the quality of inpatient care, it underscores the challenging nature of addiction. 

The truth is that addiction can make any treatment center look bad. There are excellent inpatient treatment centers locally including Caron, Mirmont, Ashley and many others. We can also refer to rehabs that are not local and may provide a better alternative for some patients needing highly specialized programs.

Continuing Care

Inpatient treatment is just the beginning of the recovery journey. Individuals and families must remain vigilant, as the period following treatment is often the most vulnerable to relapse.

One of the main reasons inpatient treatment can be challenging in the long run is that individuals and families tend to hope that the problem is solved. They may relax their efforts following inpatient treatment or detox. Inpatient treatment is only the very beginning of treatment and recovery in most cases.

Seeking Professional Advice

We advise consulting with an addiction counselor or psychologist to determine the most suitable level of care.

In emergencies, prioritize safety by seeking help at the nearest emergency room. If you are immediately concerned about your loved one’s safety – bring them to the nearest emergency room.

Our Assistance

If you’re uncertain about the right course of action—whether detox, inpatient, intensive outpatient, or outpatient treatment—we’re here to help. Reach out to us for a consultation or evaluation to help you decide what to do.