Attending an Inpatient Treatment
People who have dual diagnoses or substance use disorders may benefit from a residential treatment program. This type of addiction treatment program can be beneficial for those who have severe addictions or who have been dealing with the disorder for a longer period of time. However, a residential treatment program can be effective for people who are in any stage of addiction. At Alina Lodge, we help our students reach their goals in our inpatient treatment program, so they can get healthier sooner.
What Is Inpatient Treatment?
Inpatient treatment is a type of treatment that takes place at a drug and alcohol addiction treatment facility or in another kind of clinic or medical facility. An inpatient facility offers around-the-clock care for all of its clients.
Many inpatient facilities have medical doctors and other medical staff on hand to assist patients who are going through withdrawal symptoms or dealing with dual diagnoses. Unlike outpatient programs, clients stay at the facility 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The goal of inpatient treatment is to help stabilize a person who is dealing with addiction in a drug- and alcohol-free environment. In a quality inpatient program, there should be very few, if any, triggers for those going through treatment, and all meals and treatments are offered in the facility.
What Can You Expect During an Inpatient Program?
During an inpatient program, you can expect the client to go through treatment in a safe environment. Depending on the specific program, the client usually:
- Stays in the facility for between twenty-eight days to six months
- Goes through several hours of psychological and medical treatment each day
- Eats nutritious meals planned by the facility
- Works on recovering from the addiction
During the inpatient program, family members may or may not be allowed to visit, depending on the facility’s rules. Some facilities allow families and friends to visit on specific days, while others do not allow outside contact to help prevent exposure to triggers that could cause relapses.
What Kinds of Inpatient Programs Are There?
There are several kinds of inpatient programs as well as different options within those programs. Some of the most commonly used inpatient programs include:
- Some detoxification programs
- Intensive inpatient treatment
- Inpatient treatment
- Long-term inpatient treatment
In these programs, clients can expect to:
- Join in with individual therapy sessions, where they can begin to heal by working with a provider. Some options may include cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, medication-assisted therapy, and others.
- Go through group therapy, where they can meet with their peer to discuss issues that affect them today. Talking with others about their recovery can be a helpful way to heal.
- Try new hobbies or activities to learn coping mechanisms. For example, some facilities offer yoga, exercise programs, educational courses, equine therapy, or animal-assisted treatment.
Every inpatient treatment facility varies from another, so it’s worth talking to the admissions counselor about the different options they offer. Clients interested in specific programs should go to a facility offering as many of the services they’re interested in as possible since this can help them quickly adjust to their time in the facility.
Discover More About Alina Lodge’s Inpatient Treatment Programs
At Alina Lodge, our goal is to help all of our clients feel their best and overcome the challenges that they’ve been dealing with. We know that an addiction can be difficult to deal with and may feel overwhelming, but the right help can make a difference and help them on the path to sobriety. To learn more about our programs or to discuss admissions, contact our team at any time, day or night, at 833.685.1700.
