What Is Inpatient Rehab?
Inpatient rehab offers 24/7 care for people struggling with addiction. Therapy is offered to address dependency and underlying mental health issues. Find out more about the program and Futures’ specialized residential treatment in South Florida.
Key Takeaways
- In addiction treatment, people see high success rates when matched with the proper level of care. Inpatient treatment is the most intensive level, requiring clients to stay at the facility 24/7, attending group and individual therapy sessions.
- Residential treatment offers highly structured care in the early stages of recovery and can benefit people with co-occurring disorders and relapse risk, and those who don’t have a stable home environment.
- After inpatient treatment, clients typically transition to outpatient care, followed by an aftercare program that offers strong support throughout their recovery journey.
Table of Contents
- How Does Inpatient Rehab Differ From Other Treatment Levels?
- What Happens During Inpatient Treatment?
- Who Is Inpatient Treatment For?
- What Are the Benefits of an Inpatient Treatment Center?
- How Do I Know If Inpatient Treatment Is Right for Myself or a Loved One?
- What to Expect From Futures Recovery’s Inpatient Care Program
- FAQs
Introduction
Addiction is tough to overcome, but finding the appropriate level of care can greatly increase success rates. Those with serious symptoms often start with inpatient rehabilitation, which offers 24/7 care for a temporary period, typically 30,60, 0r 90 days, depending on the severity of symptoms. The program consists of therapy and offers a highly structured environment for optimal focus.
This article takes an in-depth look at what to expect from residential treatment programs and who they are best suited for.
How Does Inpatient Rehab Differ From Other Treatment Levels?
Inpatient rehab differs from other treatment levels because it is more intense and requires the client to live at the facility 24/7. It is often the first step for individuals in the early stages of recovery, requiring them to engage in an intensive program focused on recovery and providing oversight during withdrawal and ongoing crisis management, if necessary. After this initial stage of rehabilitation services is complete, they often step down to outpatient treatment as follows:
- Partial Hospitalization: Clients receive therapy for several hours a day, several days a week, while living off-site, offering a ‘full-time’ approach to care.
- Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOP): Involves fewer clinical hours than PHP, allowing clients to schedule treatment around work and school.
- Outpatient Therapy: Weekly therapy sessions that focus on relapse prevention and ongoing support.
According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) substance abuse is a chronic disease, and like a disease treatment, it needs to be reinstated and adjusted, backing why levels of care are so effective.
What Happens During Inpatient Treatment?
Inpatient treatment typically consists of an initial assessment, medical detox, and a structured daily schedule that includes various therapy sessions. Aftercare is complete, clients typically transition to other levels of care.
- Assessment: A multidisciplinary team assesses clients upon entering treatment, carefully evaluating their mental and physical health to support a safe, successful recovery.
- Medical Detox: This stage of the recovery journey addresses the physical bonds of addiction, focusing on withdrawal management. Medications are used to reduce the risk of complications and ease withdrawal symptoms.
- Structured Daily Therapy: Clients attend daily therapy sessions, including group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, and holistic practices. Staff use evidence-based approaches to teach essential emotional-regulation skills.
- Transition to Other Care Levels: After the initial stages of recovery, clients typically transition to a lower level of care. They go through the stages as needed and receive continued support through an aftercare program.
Who Is Inpatient Treatment For?
Inpatient care provides a structured, supportive environment for individuals in the early stages of recovery, particularly those who benefit from around-the-clock care, a distraction-free setting, or additional support beyond what outpatient treatment offers.
- Complex or Co-Occurring Needs: Individuals managing substance use alongside a mental health condition can benefit from 24/7 clinical and medical support, making treatment more effective and helping ensure both conditions are addressed together.
- Need for Continuous Support: Some individuals benefit from consistent, on-site support around the clock, whether to manage withdrawal symptoms safely or to have immediate access to care. A 24/7 facility can also coordinate a transfer to a rehabilitation hospital if a higher level of medical care becomes necessary.
- Relapse With Outpatient Programs: Individuals who have previously tried to recover through outpatient care and have been unsuccessful may transfer to a residential program.
- Lack of a Stable Home Environment: Family involvement and social support are crucial in recovery. NIDA research states that people, places, things, moods, and contact with drugs are the most common triggers for relapse. If clients lack a supportive home environment, they may be better off staying at the facility 24/7, especially in the early stages of recovery.
What Are the Benefits of an Inpatient Treatment Center?
An inpatient treatment plan offers several benefits, including round-the-clock clinical support, removal from triggers, and an immersive program with community and peer support.
- 24/7 medical and clinical support: Most clinics offer a multidisciplinary care team that can address complications and provide emotional support for optimal mental and physical wellness.
- Removal from triggers/environment: Clients are far from the stresses and triggers of everyday life, minimizing the risk of relapse and allowing them to focus on recovery.
- Immersive, focused treatment time: Therapy includes one-on-one time with a dedicated mental health professional who can determine the underlying cause of addiction and treat it at its root.
- Community and peer support: Group counseling reduces isolation and helps patients recovering from addiction understand they are not uniquely broken.
How Do I Know If Inpatient Treatment Is Right for Myself or a Loved One?
You can determine if inpatient rehabilitation is right for yourself or a loved one by asking questions about the severity of addiction, your mental health, your current level of functioning, and your support system, as follows:
- Do diagnosable mental health conditions contribute to addiction?
- What is the risk of severe withdrawal symptoms?
- What is the likelihood of adhering to treatment?
- Has the client been unsuccessful with outpatient treatment?
- What is the home environment like?
- Is substance abuse interfering with daily life?
What to Expect From Futures Recovery’s Inpatient Care Program
Futures offers a unique approach to inpatient care. Clients stay at our 9-campus Tequesta, FL luxury facility, offering optimal discretion and privacy. Our grounds include wellness and fitness centers, private rooms, beautiful grounds, comprehensive services, and an art studio and library.
We offer various programs, tailored to client needs, based on co-occurring conditions and root causes of addiction. Our coordinated care team of nurses, therapists, and addiction specialists delivers each program. After inpatient care, clients can transition to our PHP and outpatient programs.
Futures offers comprehensive assessments, insurance verification, and personalized recovery care. Contact us to get started today.
FAQs
What is inpatient rehab?
An inpatient rehab offers 24/7 care for people battling addiction and mental health conditions. Various therapies are integrated to support optimal well-being.
How long does inpatient therapy last?
Inpatient therapy is typically 30, 60, or 90 days. The duration varies depending on symptom severity.
What happens after inpatient therapy ends?
After inpatient therapy, clients typically transition to outpatient treatment. Discharge planning helps ensure they receive ongoing support throughout their recovery.
Is inpatient care covered by insurance?
Insurance is available for inpatient care. However, coverage varies by plan and provider. Contact Futures to verify your benefits in advance and find out exactly what’s covered.
How do I get started?
At Futures Recovery, getting started is easy. Simply call us directly or fill out our online form, and a member of our care team will call you back. We will provide information on our recovery process and begin a thorough assessment if you decide to move forward.
Sources
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- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. SAMHSA Releases Annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health. https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/press-announcements/20250728/samhsa-releases-annual-national-survey-on-drug-use-and-health
- National Institute on Drug Abuse. Treatment and Recovery. National Institutes of Health. https://nida.nih.gov/publications/drugs-brains-behavior-science-addiction/treatment-recovery
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