What Is Rehab Like?

Substance abuse rehab is a structured treatment program or facility that helps people overcome their addiction. Here, people receive support from medical professionals to help them through detoxification, long-term abstinence, and aftercare. 

What is Rehab Like?

Rehab offers customized treatment plans based on your specific needs and medical history. A standard rehab treatment program will usually offer multiple therapies, including:

• Group counseling
• Individual counseling
• Psychoeducational programming
• Pharmacology or medication management
• Case management
• Drug testing
• 24-hour crisis coverage 

At all rehab programs, people can expect to go through detox, abstinence, and maintenance. You’ll also learn coping skills and receive education on addiction under medical supervision.

How Long Does Treatment Take?

The length of treatment depends on the person and their needs. However, the National Institute on Drug Abuse recommends a minimum of 90 days of rehab treatment for maximum effectiveness.

Types of Rehab Programs for Addiction

There are different types of rehab programs, and they serve different needs in terms of structure and time commitment. The main types of rehab programs include:

Inpatient Treatment Centers

Inpatient treatment or residential treatment provides a high level of care recommended for people with severe addiction problems or multiple illnesses. In an inpatient treatment program, you can expect a 24-hour structured environment in a non-hospital setting. 

Inpatient treatment can be a supportive option for people without a safe and supportive living situation. It typically lasts 3 to 12 months.

Outpatient Treatment

Outpatient rehab offers similar therapies provided in inpatient rehab. However, rather than living at the facility, people can return home after a day of treatment.

In an outpatient program, you’ll need to attend treatment for a set number of days and hours each week. You can also continue working during treatment.

Outpatient treatment is typically less expensive than inpatient treatment. It’s also generally recommended for people who have already undergone detoxification, have less severe alcohol problems, and require less social support. 

Partial Hospitalization Program

A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is an outpatient program where you receive daily medical care and treatment in a hospital environment. However, these programs can be a bit more demanding because they require daily commitment.

Fortunately, you don’t need to stay overnight. PHP’s are recommended for people who need intensive treatment during the day but can return to a stable home environment in the evening.

It’s also a good option for people who have already finished their inpatient programs. The program can help people continue treatment as they transition back into their everyday lives.

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Therapy Options for Addiction

Rehab offers various therapy options during your stay in the program. Therapies include:

• Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT): CBT explores how a person’s thoughts influence their behavioral patterns, like substance abuse, and provides healthy coping strategies.
• Family therapy: This form of therapy addresses a patient’s relationship with their family and how it influences substance abuse issues and other potential problems. 
• Individual therapy: Focuses on curbing illicit drug or alcohol use and also addresses other areas of the patient’s life, such as work, relationships, and other stressors.
• Group therapy: Group therapy is a method of therapy where multiple individuals receive treatment. It helps reduce isolation, provides social support, and enables participation.
• Art therapy: A type of treatment where patients use creative expression to explore their psychology and emotions through their art.

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What are the Stages of Rehab?

The four stages of rehab include: 

• Initiation: You’ll be evaluated, stabilized, and carefully weaned off any substances while managing withdrawal symptoms.
• Early abstinence: At this stage, you’ll start to live without substances while managing cravings and other emotional issues that arise. 
• Maintenance of abstinence: Maintaining your new lifestyle and practicing vigilance against relapse.
• Advanced recovery: Using the techniques you learned in therapy to maintain sober living.

How Much Does Rehab Cost?

The cost of addiction rehab depends on the person’s health insurance policy, location, and type of treatment. Another factor to consider is whether or not they qualify for financial assistance. 

The average costs of rehab range from $1,132 to $11,260 per person. A doctor’s referral is not required to have rehab covered by insurance; the rehab center professionals may also provide the referral. 

How to Pay for Rehab

Rehab facilities offer financial arrangements such as loans, sliding scales, or scholarships for patients who need financial assistance.

People with lower incomes who are unable to afford health insurance on their own may qualify for a government subsidy to pay for their treatment.

There are also government-funded services that assist those without the financial means to attend a private rehab. These government services range from detox to outpatient or residential programs.

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How To Choose a Rehab Program

There are several factors to consider when selecting a rehab program. For instance, there are no one-size-fits-all solutions to rehab, and different programs work for different people.

 You should also choose a program that addresses all aspects of your life, not just addiction or substance abuse. Medicinal treatment is usually necessary and should be used with therapy.

You’ll need to choose a program that you can commit to, considering your schedule. Finally, your treatment should be tailored to your needs and consider any co-occurring mental health disorders that you may have.

What Happens When You Get Out of Rehab?

You can return to a normal life after rehab. The main goal will be to maintain your sobriety and avoid relapsing. 

Maintaining your sobriety can be a challenge, so clinicians recommend doing the following:

• Join a support group
• Attend 12-step meetings
• Surround themselves with positive people
• Be mindful of triggers 
• Learn and practice coping techniques
• Reach out for help to avoid a relapse 

Many rehabs also offer alumni programs for graduates that offer long-term accountability and social support. 

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