Is Outpatient Rehab Right for You?
Choosing the right treatment for your addiction is imperative for long-term recovery. For many, a mix of flexibility and professional treatment will work best, whether in short-term rehab, sober living homes, or outpatient rehab. In this blog, we answer the question, “Is outpatient rehab right for you?” and help you find the right path to recovery.
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What Is Outpatient Rehab?
Outpatient rehab allows the patient to stay home in a supportive environment whilst receiving help from professionals during scheduled sessions. This gives those who are still holding down a job and taking care of a family the flexibility to get help without putting their whole life on pause. Some outpatient programs might include:
- Individual counseling
- Group therapy sessions
- Support groups
- Educational workshops
- The 12 steps
- AA
Who Is a Good Fit for Outpatient Rehab?
If you have a stable and supportive home environment or currently live in sober housing, outpatient could be a good fit for you. It works especially well for those who do not require supervision or medical detox, have a mild to moderate substance use disorder, are highly motivated, and need flexibility to maintain financial health and familial bonds.
However, if you have struggled with substances for some time, have failed to recover alone before, have little to no support system, or feel you need a little extra care, a short-term rehab like ours, which lasts only 8 weeks, might be a better fit.
Benefits of Outpatient Rehab
Flexibility and Convenience
Outpatient rehab allows you to continue adhering to your obligations whilst getting treatment. You can attend therapy and group sessions a couple of times a week or on weekends, making treatment more accessible.
Support and Accountability
You can get support and accountability through group therapy, one-on-one counseling, and your peers via outpatient rehab. Professional guidance can make all the difference to your recovery.
Ability to Apply Skills in Real Life
Not removing stressful factors from your life can give you the time and support to learn to navigate them in real time. As issues crop up that may trigger a relapse, you can take them directly to your professional support group/therapist and come up with an immediate plan.
Transition from Inpatient Care
If you’ve already completed a rehab program, like ours, and want to transition into sober living, you may also consider supplementing that with outpatient care to continue to learn the life skills you will need to remain sober.
Cons of Outpatient Rehab
Lack of Experience
If you are new to your sober journey, you may underestimate the kind of support you will need. By joining a short-term rehab program instead, you can set yourself up for success. Relapsing immediately might leave you with the impression that you are incapable of recovery, making your next attempt harder.
Real Life Triggers
It’s all very well and good to bring real-life triggers into outpatient rehab to work with a professional so that you can overcome them. But the reality is that those triggers are active in your life and may cause a relapse that can affect your health before you have the chance to speak with a professional. For this reason, a short-term rehab program works best.
Unstable Home Life
If you already have people who enable you to use, do not support you, cause you stress, or don’t know you are struggling with substances, then outpatient rehab alone will not set you up for success.
Lack of Structure
If you are struggling with structure in your life, missing work due to substances, or unable to meet deadlines, then outpatient rehab may not be for you. You may find those traits leak into your recovery process and that you need support to meet your responsibilities.
At Myrtle Beach Recovery, we can help assess your needs and connect you to appropriate resources, including detox facilities and clinical care providers like MUSC or Palmetto Behavioral Health.
Take the Next Step Toward Sobriety
Choosing the right addiction recovery program is an essential first step to reclaiming your life. At Myrtle Beach Recovery we’re here to help you find the right fit. When you contact us, we can guide you through your options and find you resources. Contact us today to learn more.
