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What is outpatient Treatment?

Outpatient treatment is a type of care used to treat those in need of eating disorder treatment, drug rehab, or pain treatment, to name a few. These types of programs can be very useful to those who must continue to work or attend school. Programs for outpatient treatment vary depending on the patient’s needs and the facility but they typically meet a couple of times every week for a few hours at a time.

More involved types of outpatient treatment may involve both individual and family therapy programs as well as specialized therapy types like art or music therapy. A simple form of outpatient treatment might merely mean visiting a therapist who specializes in eating disorders or drug recovery.

Unlike inpatient treatment, outpatient treatment does not often address medical conditions and nutritional needs. With inpatient treatment, everything is provided at one location. Outpatient treatment is desired by many people because of its flexibility. For adults with children, who cannot afford to attend treatment for months at a time or who do not have the insurance to cover their stay, outpatient treatment can be a very helpful means of recovery.

Advantages of out-patient treatment

The lower cost of outpatient treatment is a significant advantage over residential care. Additional benefits of outpatient addiction treatment include:

The ability to work or attend school while in treatment. Many outpatient treatment programs are scheduled so that participants may fulfill work or school obligations.

Greater privacy. While by law you have no obligation to disclose your need for residential addiction treatment to anyone, many people find that in reality it can be difficult to explain away a prolonged absence from work or school. Since you remain at work or in school during outpatient treatment, your privacy may be more assured.

The ability to care for dependent children while in treatment. Dependent children make entering into residential treatment more complicated, particularly if you are the primary or sole caregiver. If you are able to abstain from drug use while participating in outpatient treatment, you will be able to continue to care for your children.

Building friendships with peers in recovery in your area.You can get close to people in your outpatient peer therapy groups, and because these people live in your area, they can become a valuable source of long-lasting sober support.

You can apply the lessons of therapy immediately.There is some value in immediately putting into practice the teachings of treatment. Outpatient therapy gives you the opportunity to test your skills in real life.

More complete insurance coverage.In many cases, insurance companies will demand that you attempt treatment on an outpatient basis prior to funding a residential stay.

disAdvantages of out-patient treatment

Staying at home during treatment may cost less and does allow you to work or attend school as you recover, but many people find the temptation to use drugs or alcohol too strong to resist. While at home, you will have responsibilities and stressors that trigger drug use, and you may be unable to focus as completely on your recovery.

People battling severe, long-lasting, or complex drug or alcohol addictions have more difficulty with outpatient addiction treatment. They just can't seem to get sober and grounded for long enough to build a base for recovery.

Outpatient programs are most suitable for:

People with a stable home environment and a strong support network.Returning home each night after outpatient treatment to a house full of people using alcohol or drugs won't work. You need a support network of non-using friends or family and a sober home environment, free from temptations. If you don't have this, you probably need residential treatment.
People who have never before attempted addiction treatment.For some, it may make sense to try something less costly and intensive to see if you can find success before leaving for residential care. Conversely, if you have attempted outpatient therapy without success, you may need to go away to get better.
People without co-occurring mental health problems.If you face a dual diagnosis of addiction with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or any other mental health disorder, you may need more integrated and intensive treatment than you can get on an outpatient basis.
People who are able to stay abstinent for extended periods of time.If you cannot, on your own, stay off of drugs or alcohol for any length of time, then you need the seclusion of a residential stay.
People who do not need to detox.In rare cases, detox services are offered on an outpatient basis. Normally, because of the risks and complexity of the treatment, medical detoxification occurs in a hospital or residential facility.

To find out if there are any inpatient treatment facilities serving people in Washington that are suitable for your needs, please call1-877-404-9362.