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Once the decision to pursue addiction treatment is out of the way, the addiction sufferer has other decisions to make. Chief among those decisions is what kind of treatment program they are willing to endure. This has nothing to do with treatment services or options. It’s the requisite inpatient vs outpatient rehab discussion. There is a right answer to that question, but it’s something the addiction sufferer needs help answering. That help has to come from someone in a rehab center.

Choosing Between Inpatient vs Outpatient Rehab

When making the choice between inpatient vs outpatient addiction rehab, the discussion should start with inpatient treatment as the preferred option. The reason this makes sense is because that’s what most addiction sufferers really need. Using that as the baseline option, it becomes a matter of the client justifying why outpatient care is preferable to them.

In reality, both treatment options offer the same level of care. All clients go through intensive individual therapy and group therapy programs, looking for answers and solutions. The real differences revolve around the amount of time spent in the rehab facility and the access given to rehab amenities.

Comparing the Time Required in Treatment – Inpatient vs Outpatient Addiction Rehab

The debate between inpatient vs outpatient rehab is really just a matter of time. When a client enters our inpatient rehab center Houston TX location, we require them to maintain 24/7 residency in the facility. During that time, they will spend several hours a day in various therapy programs. During their down-time, clients are free to enjoy the amenities and participate in recreational activities. For 30 to 180 days, they are residents with responsibilities just like at home.

The approach behind outpatient care is different. Clients will get the same level of therapy, though it’s likely to be intense enough to fit into fewer hours. The freedom that comes with outpatient treatment also brings with it certain requirements. The clients have to be at the treatment facility on time. They have to fully participate in all of their assigned therapy programs. They have to stay clean, and they have to make good progress towards a lasting recovery. Failure is not an option. If the clients fall  short of expectations, they can enter an inpatient treatment program or drop out altogether.

The Right Step Houston – The Approach

As part of our approach, we want to always do what’s best for the client. We don’t want to restrict them to inpatient care if they show the ability to succeed on an outpatient basis. Still, the client has to realize they to have to do what’s best for themselves as well. Our role in the entire process is to provide the following addiction treatment services:

• Alcohol & Drug Detox
• Inpatient Drug Rehab and Outpatient Treatment Programs
• Chronic Relapse Tracking
• Evidence based therapies
• 12 Step program participation

Before you can contemplate choosing between inpatient vs outpatient rehab, you have to want help and commit to treatment. The treatment process requires hard work, and nothing less will do. This is something The Right Step has the ability to help you achieve. If you want to know more about our treatment programs, we are just a call away at 1.844.768.0169.