With so many various treatment alternatives in ARP to decide on it can be difficult deciding which one would be the best for you or a family member. If you can't afford or commit to inpatient or residential rehab there are outpatient options which are more intensive than regular outpatient care, such as outpatient day treatment which is also at times referred to as partial hospitalization. The most apparent difference is that individuals don't stay at the center as they would with inpatient, and head home after treatment each day. Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization generally consists of rehab services being offered at least five days per week, for up to eight hrs each day. Aside from this option being used as a main treatment option, outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization can also be of help to people who have finished inpatient rehab transition back into a drug and alcohol free way of life.
Rehab services include traditional rehab services such as individual counseling and group therapy, but there are also relapse prevention services put into place in most cases such as support groups that are known to help prevent destructive habits and motivate clients to remain sober and get treatment. For individuals struggling with a co-occurring mental health issues, many outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization centers also offer treatment for dual diagnosis.