Just as there are different forms of drug addiction, so are there different forms of drug addiction treatment. These can be administered in various ways. One way in which a person can receive addiction treatment is through an inpatient program. In this type of program, a person actually goes to and remains at a treatment center for an extended period of time.
Sometimes, the decision to begin drug addiction treatment on an inpatient basis is voluntary; other times, a person can be ordered by legal or judicial process or by a health care professional to initially start an addiction treatment program as an inpatient.
Another type of drug addiction treatment is through an outpatient program. In this process, a person visits a treatment center on a regular basis to receive individual and group therapy, as well as other treatment methods, but returns to his residence or living quarters after each visit.
Both types of addiction treatment programs have their advantages. An inpatient program allows a person to be in an environment where there temptation to abuse drugs or alcohol is lessened, decisions are made for the person, and circumstances that may have led to or may exacerbate a problem do not arise.
An outpatient program allows the person to receive the necessary drug addiction treatment, still through a treatment center, while still going about routine activities and still interacting with family, friends, and others. Outpatient programs can sometimes follow inpatient programs, or a person may be able to start addiction treatment strictly on an outpatient basis. Whether or not this is an option depends on a number of factors, such as the extent of the addiction, and the person’s ability to stay away from the addicting substance, to name a few.
No matter which program starts the addiction treatment, taking the first step is still necessary for either to be implemented. By calling 1-866-923-1134 or visiting our website at http://drugaddictiontreatmentcenter.net/, a person can receive information on both inpatient and outpatient programs.
