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Why Choose an Inpatient Alcohol Rehab

Admitting you have a problem with controlling alcohol and that you need help, is one of the strongest choices you will make. Drugs and alcohol can take a hold of anyone, and recovery is a long, hard road to walk. But when you choose to get help from a recovery center, you don’t have to walk it alone.

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You have probably started doing research on rehab centers and know there is a lot to choose from. Various factors will determine what kind of alcohol addiction treatment program you will need. Factors such as length of alcohol addiction, frequency of drinking, and medical history will play a role. However, inpatient alcohol treatment is considered the method of treatment that offers the best chance of conquering alcoholism and for long-term sobriety.

When alcoholism is caught in the early stage, an outpatient program may be sufficient. It can allow you to continue with daily activities like family obligations, school, work, and other responsibilities. However, if you are struggling with years of alcoholism or a very severe case, inpatient rehab may give you your best shot at sobriety.

Living in residential inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization alcohol and drug rehab can help you eliminate any daily distractions or triggers. You may have friends, family, or significant others that are a bad influence or you may not have the willpower alone to not drink. It can allow you to solely focus on your recovery. Inpatient rehab is a good choice if you live in an unstable home environment, or if it is not supportive of your recovery.

Because you are living at the treatment facility full time, you cannot get a hold of alcohol, even when cravings are very strong. You will be part of an environment and surrounded by people who are on the same path as you, which can be a huge motivation. You will also have someone to talk to any time day or night who can help you through the toughest parts of addiction recovery. Through various treatment modalities, residential inpatient can help you successfully overcome your addiction.

How Inpatient Alcohol Rehab Works

Inpatient rehab programs, also known as residential treatment, require patients to stay at the treatment facility 24 hours, 7 days a week. They will receive around-the-clock supervision and support. When you check-in, an intake team will take a detailed report of your case and medical history to help them create a personalized treatment plan. Your days in residential treatment will be carefully scheduled and accounted for. Counselors, psychiatrists, and psychologists meet with patients in group settings and individually to guide inpatient recovery.

Those who have dealt with years of alcohol addiction may require longer treatment programs because of the effects alcohol has on the body. Heavy drinking rewires the brain and can even cause physical changes. However, all these negative effects can be reversed with abstinence and time. Alcohol causes the brain to release dopamine and affects the reward centers of the brain. This causes the brain to want alcohol again and again to experience the same rewards. After a while of repeated, heavy drinking, the brain can no longer control its chemicals without the presence of alcohol. When alcohol is removed from the body, the brain does not know how to function and goes into withdrawal. This is what causes dependency and why professional help is needed to successfully recover.

After your check-in and intake, you will enter a medically assisted alcohol detox. Your vital signs will be monitored and medications may be administered to ensure your safety and comfort during the withdrawal process. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can be dangerous and even fatal, so a medical detox is highly recommended for any alcohol detox. It can also give you your best chance of avoiding a relapse early on.

After detox, you will move to your residential treatment unit where you will participate in alcohol rehab services and activities. Inpatient rehab aims to include therapies that will get to the root of your addiction and provide the proper therapies to help you overcome those root issues. Rehab will also help you learn new behaviors and coping mechanisms to apply to your daily life and avoid relapses.

Therapies Used in Inpatient Rehab For Alcohol

Every treatment program is personalized for each individual and can be made up of various therapies. If alcohol dependency is strong, medical detox is required to help the person go through withdrawals safely and comfortably. Most inpatient alcohol rehab will include:

  • Individual therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Group counseling
  • Support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous
  • 12-Step programs
  • Medically Assisted Therapy (MAT) such as medicines for cravings and withdrawals and drugs to help with co-occurring mental health disorders
  • Family therapy
  • Nutritional assessment and therapy
  • Coping skills and strategy classes
  • Medical appointments
  • Wellness and fitness activities
  • Spiritual care
  • Continuing care planning
  • Alternative or complementary therapies such as massage, acupuncture, yoga therapies, and meditation

How Long is Inpatient Rehab?

The length of time spent in inpatient alcohol rehab is different for each person. The shortest program at an alcohol abuse treatment center is 30 days, but some people may need several more months. Some alcohol and drug rehabs will allow you to complete a medical detox on-site and then transfer into an outpatient facility.

How long your stay will be in inpatient alcohol rehab depends on several factors including the severity of your addiction, recommendations of a treatment professional, your insurance (or out of pocket costs), your medical history (any co-occurring disorder may require more time), and how you progress through treatment. Time in inpatient rehab ranges from weeks to months, but research supports three or more months of treatment for successful abstinence from alcohol.

Inpatient vs Outpatient Alcohol Rehab

There are many reasons why someone may choose inpatient rehab versus outpatient rehab. In some cases, medical professionals may strongly recommend inpatient care and that should be your number one priority. Some of the advantages and disadvantages of inpatient rehab include:

  • Treatment is highly structured and immersive
  • Inpatient rehab allows for 24/7 supervision and medical care
  • Safe housing

However, inpatient care can separate you from your family, it is more expensive, and you will need to take time off work or school to complete the program.

Even though an outpatient program allows you to live at home and have support from friends and family, it is not suitable for everyone. It would not be a good idea if you have constant urges to use, have difficulty motivating yourself to show up to group sessions or treatment on your own, or you need treatment for multiple disorders, such as a co-occurring disorder like depression or anxiety or need medical attention.

What Happens After Inpatient Alcohol Rehab?

Once you have completed your inpatient rehab program, you will inevitably face a wide variety of triggers, challenges, and stressors that you must prepare for. With aftercare planning, your treatment team can help you come up with a plan to remain accountable and carry out your recovery goals, as well as relapse prevention. There are many options to help you ease your way back into everyday life. You can choose to level down slowly through treatment programs. The next step down would be to enter an outpatient rehab which would allow you to live back at home or a sober living facility while still attending rehab at a facility for a few hours each day and can be scheduled around your work, home, or school life.

Alcohol addiction is a chronic, life-long condition that needs to be continuously managed. Continuing to go to therapy and support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, can help you keep your coping skills fresh and be able to ask for help you need. Relapses are bound to happen, but you should not feel like you failed. You were able to get sober once and can do it again, now prepared with more knowledge and tools to get you back on track faster.

Inpatient Alcohol Rehab for Seattle Residents at Resurgence

Resurgence Behavioral Health is a great option for rehabilitation for Seattle residents. Our inpatient alcohol addiction program is tailored to every client and you can rest easy knowing you will receive around-the-clock care. Our treatment teams will tailor your program to fit your needs and give you an immersive experience to kick your addiction to the curb once and for all. For Seattle residents, and state alcohol addiction centers like Resurgence is a great opportunity to truly get away from addictive habits and environment, where you can focus on your recovery with privacy and assurance you are receiving top-quality care. As opposed to attending one of the many treatment centers in Seattle. For more information about our alcohol addiction program, please give us a call today.

Addiction Treatment that
Just Works

Individualized treatment programs delivered in a comfortable, relaxed setting promote healing in your recovery journey.

David Rofofsky
David Rofofsky
After growing up in New York, David chose to get help with substance abuse in California because of the state's reputation for top-tier treatment. There, he found the treatment he needed to achieve more than nine years of recovery. He's been in the drug and alcohol addiction rehab industry for eight years and now serves as the Director of Admissions for Resurgence Behavioral Health. David remains passionate about the field because he understands how hard it is to pick up the phone and ask for help. However, once the call is made, someone's life can be saved.


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