Drug Abuse Treatment Options: Inpatient & Outpatient Care

If you have a drug abuse problem, there are many different kinds of treatment facilities that can help. An effective treatment plan will address your psychological, physical and emotional needs.

Outpatient

• With outpatient treatment, you regularly check in at a hospital or clinic where you receive counseling, relapse prevention and drug education.

Inpatient

• Inpatient treatment is "residential care with 24-hour medical supervision" at a hospital. Most inpatient programs last from three to six weeks.

Long Term Residential Treatment

• Long-term residential treatment is a type of inpatient treatment lasting six to 12 months. This type of treatment uses therapeutic community to resocialize you to a drug-free lifestyle.

Twelve Step Groups

• Joining a twelve-step group like Narcotics Anonymous or Cocaine Anonymous can increase your chances of success. These groups provide the daily reinforcement necessary to remain sober.

Sober Houses

• Sober houses allow you to transition from treatment back into normal life. Residents are expected to get a job and to abstain from using drugs.