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When it comes to considering your treatment options for alcohol addiction, you will come across a broad range of programs, each offering different benefits and amenities. Multiple factors, such as your past medical history, duration of addiction, and frequency of drinking, play a role in deciding which form of treatment suits you the best. Inpatient alcohol rehab appears to be one of the best methods of alcohol addiction which is most likely to help individuals successfully beat alcoholism and maintain sobriety.

In some cases, an outpatient setting may provide adequate treatment, mainly when you catch the warning signs of alcoholism in the early stages. However, if you are someone who has been struggling with alcohol use disorder for years with heavy drinking habits, an inpatient alcohol rehab might be the best option for you.

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Inpatient rehab is one of the most commonly used ways to manage alcohol use disorder (AUD). It includes checking into rehab and staying there for the entire duration of treatment. You have access to several highly qualified medical professionals along with other specialists 24 hours a day, giving you the peace of mind that help is always available. Most inpatient rehabs for alcoholism have a fixed schedule which begins with a healthy breakfast in the morning, followed by counseling sessions, therapies, and other activities during the rest of the day.

While anyone suffering from alcohol addiction can join an inpatient rehab, certain risk factors and causes may affect the treatment recommendations.

Age

People over 60 years usually tend to struggle more during the detoxification phase. The painful withdrawal symptoms that often occur during the process can give rise to several health complications and may prove life-threatening if treatment is not sought immediately. Inpatient rehab offers extra care to such individuals to overcome their alcoholism.

Mental Health

Specific individuals suffer from a co-occurring disorder alongside their heavy drinking habits. Such people can particularly benefit from an inpatient rehab where experts monitor and treat both conditions simultaneously for better recovery.

Substance Abuse

Mixing alcohol with drugs leads to extremely dangerous and potentially fatal interactions. Someone who suffers from alcoholism and substance use disorder must seek help from an inpatient rehab where professionals can monitor them closely and help them detox from all addictions while providing assistance at every step.

Medical History

Inpatient alcohol treatment is highly beneficial for people with a medical history of heart, liver, or breathing problems. If any part of their recovery process interferes with their underlying medical condition, the onsite treatment professionals can make the necessary modifications to prevent unnecessary damage.

Inpatient alcohol rehab is of two types: residential rehab and partial hospitalization. A doctor may recommend one of them depending on the addiction’s severity, the addiction duration, the current financial situation, and other personal considerations of an individual. Before making a choice between the two options, it is better to weigh each of them by thinking about their benefits, the types of therapy they offer, the duration of treatment, and the overall costs.

Inpatient Residential Rehab

Inpatient residential rehab typically offers longer treatment programs lasting 30, 60, and 90 days. Such programs require individuals to stay on-site during treatment under the constant supervision of the clinical team. As the most intensive form of addiction treatment, residential rehab for alcohol proves to be the most successful in helping alcoholics recover. The first week of residential rehab generally involves detox, in which clients eliminate alcohol from their bodies to get out of its influence completely. Later on, they continue the recovery process following a well-structured daily schedule where they participate in therapies and other recreational and holistic therapies.

Partial Hospitalization

A partial hospitalization program is a combination of inpatient and outpatient treatment. While it offers an intensive treatment environment similar to a hospital, the clients can return to their homes every night. This type of inpatient treatment works best for those who live close to the rehab and have a stable and healthy home environment. The frequency of treatment in partial hospitalization usually varies; however, most clients receive six to eight hours of therapy each day. The staff members overlooking this program closely supervise each client to screen them for any signs of relapses and make arrangements to control them as needed.

The duration of time required for completing inpatient alcohol rehab typically varies from one person to another. The shortest program length at most rehabs is 30 days; however, most clients need additional time to recover fully. Some treatment facilities allow clients to complete detox on-site and then switch to an outpatient facility directly.

Short Treatments

In general, people with less severe types of alcohol addictions may benefit from shorter inpatient treatment to eliminate any daily triggers and distractions. Once they complete rehab, they may continue to maintain their recovery by meeting with local counselors and attending support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous. Maintaining sobriety and avoiding falling back on older habits once someone returns to their daily routine requires a lot of commitment and dedication.

Long Treatments

Longer treatments for alcoholism typically extend to 90 days or even more and are appropriate for people with chronic addictions. Long-term addictions affect the body in different and more permanent ways, and to reverse them, the body requires intense treatment that continues for several months. Heavy drinking also tends to restructure and rewire how the brain works; hence, it may take some time to get over these older patterns.

Remember that treatment is an ongoing process regardless of how long someone takes to complete an inpatient rehab program for alcohol addiction. It requires you to apply the tools you learned in rehab in different everyday situations. Just because you have completed formal treatment at an inpatient alcohol rehab does not guarantee that you will not face any challenges in maintaining long-term sobriety.

While looking for inpatient rehab for alcohol, you will come across different types of facilities available. Before choosing anyone, take out some time to consider what recovery means for you and what is the most crucial aspect to consider during this process. For example, some people are fine with joining a rehab with basic rooms and a few amenities. On the other hand, some individuals may look for certain amenities, like private rooms or more specific types of therapy. You can use these specifics to narrow down your options for choosing an inpatient alcohol rehab. Following are some questions to ask before joining an inpatient alcohol rehab: 

  • Is the program accredited and licensed in the type of treatment I look forward to seeking?
  • Does the program include specific therapies and activities that I am looking for?
  • What is the duration of the program, and what can I expect from treatment?
  • What is the success rate of this program within the last few years?
  • Will the rehab help me transition into ongoing care programs once I finish formal treatment?
  • Does my insurance cover treatment?
  • Will I be able to contact my loved ones during residential treatment through phone calls, in-person meetings or email?
  • Will I receive round-the-clock care?
  • Who will be on my care team, and what are their credentials?

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