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 Inpatient treatment—also known as residential rehab—provides individuals with a structured, supportive environment to focus entirely on overcoming substance use disorder. Patients reside at a dedicated facility where they receive round-the-clock medical care and emotional support. 

Inpatient Rehab

• 🛏️ On-Site Living: Patients stay at the facility full-time during treatment.
   
• 📈 Higher Success Rates: Immersive, focused care often leads to better outcomes for those with severe addiction.
   
• 💰 Cost: Typically more expensive due to 24/7 care and accommodations.
   
• 🕒 Length of Stay: Programs generally range from 28 days to six months, depending on individual needs.
   
• 👩‍⚕️ 24/7 Support: Access to medical professionals, counselors, and support staff at all times.
   
• ⚠️ Disruption to Daily Life: Requires time away from work, school, and personal responsibilities.
   
• 💪 Best for Serious Addictions: Designed for individuals needing intensive, focused treatment.
   
• 🧘 Minimal Distractions: Removed from everyday triggers and environments, helping patients focus solely on recovery.

 Outpatient treatment offers a flexible and less intensive alternative to inpatient rehab. Patients live at home and attend scheduled treatment sessions at a facility, allowing them to maintain their daily responsibilities while receiving care.

• 🏠 Live at Home: Patients continue living at home while attending treatment sessions during the day.
   
• 💬 Structured Therapy: Includes substance abuse education, individual and group counseling, and behavioral/mental health support.
   
• 📉 Lower Success Rate: Less immersive than inpatient rehab, and may be less effective for individuals with severe addiction.
   
• 💸 More Affordable: Typically costs less than inpatient programs due to reduced facility and staffing requirements.
   
• 📅 Program Length: Can last from three months to over a year, depending on individual progress.
   
• 🔄 Flexible Routine: Allows patients to maintain work, school, and family obligations.
   
• 👥 Social Support: Patients can stay connected to their support network throughout treatment.
   
• ⚖️ Best for Mild to Moderate Addictions: Suited for individuals who require support but do not need 24/7 care.
   
• 🕒 Time Commitment: Typically involves 10–12 hours of therapy per week.
   

 Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is a proven approach for managing opioid addiction. Below are the most commonly used medications, each with unique benefits and treatment settings:  

• Type: Opioid agonist
• How It Works: Prevents withdrawal symptoms without blocking the effects of other opioids
• Administration: Daily liquid dose
• Setting: Dispensed only through federally regulated specialty clinics
• Best For: Individuals needing structured, daily monitoring and long-term maintenance

• Type: Partial opioid agonist/antagonist
• How It Works: Reduces cravings and withdrawal symptoms while blocking other opioids
• Administration: Daily dissolvable tablet, cheek film, or a long-term implant (up to 6 months)
• Setting: Prescribed in office-based settings by certified providers
• Best For: Individuals seeking flexibility with less frequent clinical visits

• Type: Opioid antagonist (non-addictive)
• How It Works: Blocks the euphoric and sedative effects of opioids; helps prevent relapse
• Administration: Daily pill or once-monthly injection
• Setting: Office-based administration
• Best For: Individuals who have already detoxed and want a non-opioid recovery aid