The Advantages Of Inpatient Rehab

We have all heard of the person who beat addiction by going cold turkey.  For certain types of problems just stopping might work for some people, but even quitting tobacco cold turkey can be harder than people imagine. 

When it comes to a more serious situation, quitting without medical care can inhibit the chances of longer-term success and in some situations can be outright dangerous. 

Structure

One huge positive of inpatient rehab is structure. The center will be run on a regular structure. Meals will be served at the same time each day. Therapy sessions will take place at set times, and even physical activity time will happen to a schedule. The structure helps the patient dwell on the implications of what they are doing. Simply having less time to think about their substance, means they increase the time they have without it.

Treatment Options

Getting the right sort of help is one of the most critical factors in long-term wellness. What works for one person may not work for the next. Having many different therapy options means a patient can get into the right therapy before they have to deal with the real world as well as rehab. The ability to change from one program to another easily and quickly is also really helpful. The last thing a patient needs to do at a critical time is to wait for a new program to start.

No Access to Drugs or Alcohol

Just being out of the way of any possible substance is really helpful. Of course, the best rehab center will be able to provide needed drugs in the case of opioids for example. The key element is that the situation is controlled in a way that it is not on the outside.

7x24 Support

Inpatient facilities are staffed at all hours, every day. The patient is able to get support any time they need it. If it is the middle of the night and they are feeling blue, there is someone on hand who can help them through the crisis. After which the can work with therapists to create coping strategies for the times when this will occur on the outside.

New Friendships

Another real positive of inpatient centers is the ability to meet others who are dealing with the same situation. Having a buddy who understands exactly what the patient is dealing with is so helpful for both of them. Just knowing there's someone else who feels like you do is empowering.