Because everyone has their own unique experience with addiction, there is no ‘one size fits all program for treatment. Our recovery center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida offers both partial hospitalization – which is similar to inpatient treatment – and outpatient treatment for patients suffering from addictions and behavioral health disorders.
The main difference between inpatient and outpatient rehab is that inpatient rehabilitation requires clients to stay overnight at a facility for an extended period, whereas with outpatient rehab, clients are under our care for several hours of the day and return home every evening.
There are other key differences between the two treatment options. Inpatient rehabilitation is more disruptive to a person’s everyday life, whereas with outpatient treatment, patients still have some flexibility to do things on their own. Additionally, inpatient rehab requires time, planning, and explanations to friends, family, and employers. Intensive outpatient rehabilitation requires less planning and explaining given that you can leave the facility and go about some of your usual activities. However, if you are someone who requires 24-hour support for your addiction and/or behavioral disorder, inpatient rehab offers both medical and emotional support at all hours of the day and night.
Some of the other differences between inpatient and outpatient rehab are that with an inpatient rehab program, patients may have to pay higher prices to accommodate for their long-term stay, the programs are typically longer and are designed to treat more severe addictions, and there are no distractions because patients are not undergoing their normal daily routines. Outpatient rehab tends to be less expensive and is better for someone with a milder addiction or a positive environment to return home to, and it makes it easier for patients to re-integrate into their daily routines after undergoing treatment.
Evaluations and consultations are smart methods for determining which treatment option is right for you. Determining whether you need 24-hour care is the first step to choosing which program with help you achieve long-lasting recovery.