Alcohol Rehab
Addiction Treatment for Alcoholism
240 million people suffer from alcohol use disorder. According to the 2019 NSDUH (National Survey on Drug Use and Health), 14.1 million Americans have AUD.
Maybe you or a loved one is struggling with alcohol use disorder. If so, you might have reached the stage where you’re considering alcohol rehab, or your loved one has admitted they have a problem so you are ready to push forward and investigate options for recovery programs.
By: Renaissance Recovery
Clinically Reviewed by: Diana Vo, LMFT
Last Updated:
02/29/2024
Do You Need To Go To Alcohol Rehab?
Perhaps you understand that you’re drinking rather heavily and rather too frequently, but you don’t consider you have an alcohol use disorder right now.
We can’t answer these questions for you because everyone’s circumstances are different. What we can do is supply 5 quick questions you can ask yourself to determine the severity of your problem with alcohol.
- Do you find your heavy drinking is creating problems in your relationship?
- Is your alcohol use starting to have an effect on your professional life?
- Do you frequently find your drinking spiraling unexpectedly out of control?
- Have you thought about quitting drinking but found it impossible to pull off?
- If you stop drinking, do you experience cravings for alcohol?
For anyone answering “Yes” to the above questions, the time could be right to get help and consider treatment for alcohol use disorder.
Everyone’s alcohol recovery timeline looks different, but the total amount of time will depend on how severe the problem is and what type of alcohol treatment you receive.
What Is Inpatient Alcohol Rehab?
Inpatient alcohol rehab is also known as residential rehab. This form of treatment is delivered over 30 to 90 days during which you’ll stay in a treatment center. How long you stay depends on the type of your addiction and how severe it is. Other variables impacting the length of your stay include whether you have previously attempted alcohol rehab, and whether you have an underlying mental health condition (dual diagnosis).
The level of accommodation offered will differ dramatically from center to center. Some alcohol rehabs offer fairly spartan, functional rooms, while others provide upscale private suites in waterfront mansions. There are, of course, plenty of rehabs in between these extremes. Prices will reflect the standard of accommodation.
Once you’ve gone through the standard intake process at rehab, the first step on the road to recovery is detox. You’ll purge your body of all those toxins, often with the assistance of medication.
When Does Inpatient Alcohol Rehab Make Sense?
Residential treatment programs are also effective for those lacking the willpower to put down the bottle. The structure and discipline you’ll find at rehab may be enough to help you stay focused on what you know you need to do.
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What Is Outpatient Alcohol Rehab?
Do you have a mild addiction to alcohol? If so, outpatient rehab could be the most effective approach.
With outpatient rehab, you’ll attend sessions scheduled on weekdays, and you’ll learn how to overcome your dependence on alcohol so you can maximize your chances of staying sober.
Outpatient programs are not suitable for everyone, though. If you have an unstable home environment, attempting to detox and recover from addiction at home is probably unwise. Anyone lacking discipline and willpower is also likely to struggle without the structure provided by residential rehab and the sheltered environment it provides free of triggers and temptation.
When Does Outpatient Alcohol Rehab Make Sense?
Outpatient rehab options can be a perfect fit for some, whereas others would do much better in an inpatient, residential setting. Take a look at some of the features of an outpatient alcohol rehab and determine what is best for your situation.
Alcohol Rehab at Renaissance Recovery
If you’ve been trying in vain to work out which type of rehab would work for you, and you’ve been struggling to get started, we hope you’ve drawn some inspiration from today’s guide to comparing alcohol rehab centers. Whether you are looking for help for an alcoholic spouse or need to learn how to quit drinking for yourself our team at Renaissance Recovery is here to help.
If you’re ready to take that first and vital step toward reclaiming the life you lost to alcohol abuse, the friendly team at Renaissance Recovery is here, ready and waiting to take your call. We specialize in helping people just like you get back the best version of themselves.
All you need to do to begin the process of organizing a personalized treatment program is to call us today.