Inpatient vs. Outpatient Rehab: What to Consider

What Are The Benefits of Inpatient Rehab? 

Many important benefits of rehab, such as individual and group therapies, are available in both inpatient and outpatient rehab settings. However, there are some key differences in offering between inpatient and outpatient that it is crucial to be aware of when comparing the two. Benefits of inpatient rehab include: 

A Substance-Free Environment

Unlike outpatient rehab, which is part-time and allows individuals to live at home while attending the program, inpatient rehab takes place in a self-contained facility. 

24/7 Supervision And Support

Inpatient rehab provides a high level of care, with staff who are available at all hours of the day and night to provide support and assistance with any difficulties that arise. 

Peer Support

While in inpatient rehab, a person will participate in group activities and therapeutic sessions with others in early stages of addiction recovery. They will also live in the same facility, often sharing rooms, and sharing meals together. 

Full Focus On Recovery

 Inpatient rehab is a full-time addiction treatment program. An individual’s days are scheduled with individual and group therapy sessions and other activities that support recovery. Contact to the “outside world” is limited, and an individual will not be able to participate in their usual daily life’s responsibilities such work and family duties. 

What Are The Benefits Of Outpatient Rehab?

Flexibility 

Outpatient rehab allows clients to maintain a job and other responsibilities while receiving addiction treatment, which for some, is the only way they are able to participate. It also allows individuals to live at home, or in a sober-living house, and drive themselves to and from rehab. 

Lower Cost

Outpatient rehab costs less than inpatient rehab, because it is part-time and does not include housing and round-the-clock care. If finances don’t allow for an individual to participate in inpatient rehab, intensive outpatient rehab is a great alternative. 

“Real World” Support

Outpatient rehab is recommended even for those who completed inpatient rehab, as a way to receive continued support when navigating life’s challenges while sober, including cravings, work, and family responsibilities and stressors. 

Continued Care

There are several levels of outpatient rehab, with some ranging from 5 days a week, some to 3, as well as aftercare programs that meet once per week. The flexibility of outpatient rehab allows individuals to receive the level of treatment and support they need while adjusting to living a sober life. 

Inpatient vs. Outpatient Rehab: What To Consider

If you are considering participating in a rehab program but are unsure which type would best suit your needs, consider the following questions: 

• How severe is my addiction? 
• What kind of support will I need during rehab? 
• Do I think full-time supervision would be more beneficial for me?
• What do my finances/ insurance cover or allow for substance abuse treatment? 

It may be difficult to assess your own situation by yourself, which is why it is highly encouraged to speak with a trained addiction specialist in assessing whether inpatient or outpatient treatment is right for you. 

Oasis Recovery Center Can Help! 

If you or a loved one is seeking rehab for addiction, we can help guide you through the process! We can answer any questions you may have regarding inpatient and outpatient treatment, and which would be the best fit for you. Our highly-trained therapeutic and clinical experts at Oasis Recovery offer a safe and comfortable space for clients to undergo addiction treatment. Our team of medical experts offers a wide range of services and amenities that are tailored to meet your particular needs. Reach out to an addiction specialist today to learn more about how we can help you navigate the road to recovery.