An inpatient treatment or residential treatment program is in a campus setting. This means you’ll be staying on site while you immerse in the rehab program. It is a highly effective method that usually lasts 28 days. There are luxury options that give you catered meals and have health clubs. They vary in their quality of services and costs. Once detox has been completed, you’ll go into a rehab program like this. With inpatient programs, you’ll have counseling sessions daily. This will include one on one therapy and group therapy. You’ll be given nutrient rich meals to bring your body back to a healthy state. You’ll also learn a lot of valuable tools with an inpatient program and begin to create healthy habits. There is very little chance of relapse within the program because you don’t have access to substances or triggers that make you want to use.

Sober living or Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) are when you’re in a sober house with others. Sometimes addicts will need long term rehab because they don’t feel ready to go back to their normal day to day lives. This may especially be the case for those with multiple disorders, also known as dual diagnosis. You have the freedom to choose your treatments and attend when it’s convenient for you. It is a useful program for those who have come out of an inpatient program. You’ll attend things like group meetings and counseling outside of sober living. You can start rebuilding your life which might include going back to work.

An outpatient program is when you live at home and attend meetings, therapy sessions, and other types of proven rehabilitation strategies. This could include things like workshops about nutrition or even yoga classes. There are government subsidized programs, private, and public outpatient treatment programs for Bridgeport residents. They are good for those who have a mild addiction problem or have taken part in a more intense program previously. An inpatient rehab program ideally. The problem with these programs is that you’re vulnerable to triggers that could cause you to relapse. 

An Intensive Outpatient Program might be more suitable for those who are newly recovering but can’t attend an inpatient program. The treatment sessions, counseling, and group meetings are longer and more frequent. Some of these programs will have you engaged in sessions every day to begin. It is all an effort to help you maintain your sobriety and feel supported during the hardest part of addiction recovery. 

If you’re curious to know what the various programs cost, we can verify your insurance. Please feel free to get in touch with for any of your questions.

Detox will be the first step to rehabilitate from drugs or alcohol. This is where you will either holistically or medically detoxify the body by abstaining from substances. It’s recommended that you get professional detox. The withdrawal symptoms when you stop abusing drugs or alcohol are hard to manage. Detox will free you from physical dependency and takes between 5-7 days. Once you’ve gotten the substance out of your system, it will be time to deal with the psychological part of addiction.

Rehab should begin right after you’ve completed detox. Detox is not enough to truly keep an addict off drugs or alcohol. There is an underlying reason behind every addiction that needs to be managed and fully understood. This is where you look into the psychological reasons for your addiction. This is an important part of addiction rehab because it’s where the triggers come from. Rehab will include things like behavioral therapy, group sessions, and education on lifestyle changes. You’ll learn to replace negative behaviors with positive behaviors.