Alcohol Treatment

What is a Partial Hospitalization Program?

There are many different alcohol treatment programs in Kentucky. These range from the 12-step programs, inpatient, and outpatient programs.

A partial hospitalization program (PHP) for alcohol addiction is a form of outpatient treatment that offers a more structured and intensive treatment regimen than typical outpatient programs. Those enrolled in a PHP are expected to adhere to a very structured schedule which includes several hours of therapy and skill-building treatment services every day. They have to commit to attending these sessions for about 4-6 hours daily, 3-5 days a week, Monday through Friday. The treatment takes place during the day and individuals are free to go back home each night.

PHPs offer in-depth treatment for behavioral health issues and are ideal for those who don’t need 24-hour supervision but still require a high level of support. These programs are also suitable as a step down from inpatient programs as individuals gradually ease themselves back to their daily lives.

What is Intensive Outpatient Treatment?

One of the most effective treatment programs offered here at the Robert Alexander Center for Recovery is the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). This is a good alternative for those with alcohol addiction who don’t need intensive care and can maintain relative stability during the rehab and recovery process. It requires a highly motivated person to not only attend the therapy sessions but also handle the responsibility of balancing their treatment with their daily lives.

IOP balances the structured treatment you would find in a residential treatment facility with the flexibility that’s typical of outpatient rehab programs. This program is ideal for those transitioning from partial hospitalization or inpatient alcohol rehab. At the end of the day, clients get to go back to their respective homes, although some IOPs facilitate accommodation at sober living homes run by the treatment facilities.

Intensive outpatient treatment programs for alcohol addiction provide clients with some autonomy to keep living their lives. The therapy sessions are run about 3 days each week for about 2-4 hours each day. Some IOPs even offer sessions in the evenings or during the weekends to accommodate their clients’ busy schedules.

Outpatient Alcohol Addiction Programs

Since alcoholism affects people differently, it makes sense to have different treatment programs to cater to this. Those with severe alcoholism and withdrawal symptoms are often referred to residential treatment centers or inpatient programs. Those with mild or moderate alcoholism, on the other hand, do well in outpatient treatment programs.

Here at the Robert Alexander Center for Recovery, we structure our outpatient alcohol addiction treatment program according to the best practices in the industry. Clients are admitted to this program after a thorough assessment carried out by one of our doctors and therapists. This helps to determine the level of care an individual requires as well as help plan an individualized treatment plan, specific to their needs.

When it comes to outpatient treatment programs, clients have scheduled visits to the treatment facility of their choice. During these visits, they get to participate in group and individual counseling as well as alcohol education and relapse prevention sessions. At the end of the day, they go back home and resume their lives.

The outpatient schedule runs for a few hours on certain days of the week. The duration of an individual’s stay at the program depends on their progress and can last anywhere from 2 to 9 months. These programs don’t typically offer medical detox in Kentucky and refer clients to detox centers if need be.

Overall, outpatient programs are ideal for those who require autonomy, flexibility, and convenience of treatment all at relatively lower costs than an inpatient rehab in Kentucky.