Confused About Addiction Treatment?

Learn about common treatment programs so you can make the best decision for your recovery journey. 

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Which program is right for your recovery?

When you are ready to start recovery from substance use disorder you may find yourself faced with a dizzying array of choices. It can be overwhelming.

To help you feel more in control and make the best choice for your unique situation, we've summarized nine of the most common treatment programs here. 

Specialized Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

Outpatient Rehab

MAT is the opposite of “cold turkey”: Just as nicotine gum helps smokers quit tobacco, medications like buprenorphine suppress withdrawal symptoms and cravings for those addicted to opioids.

“Outpatient rehab” is a catch all term for programs that are not residential. Patients live at home while receiving treatment, often a combination of medication, individual counseling, and group meetings.

Inpatient Detox

Inpatient Rehab

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

Partial hospitalization is similar to inpatient rehab, only patients don’t stay overnight.

For some patients, IOP is an alternative to inpatient rehab; for others, it’s the next step.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Sober living homes are privately owned group homes where people recovering from drug or alcohol addiction live for 6 months to a year.

Primary Care Provider (PCP) Treatment

Sober Housing

PCP treatment simply means receiving a prescription for buprenorphine (Suboxone) from your regular doctor

Patients are admitted to a hospital or treatment center while the body clears addictive substances.

Commonly known as “rehab,” inpatient rehabilitation refers to treatment facilities where patients live for one to three months. 

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