Inpatient Treatment

Inpatient treatment is intensive 24/7 care delivered in a hospital setting or a non-hospital setting (called residential treatment).

Residential centers offer live-in care in a group setting that ranges from short-term (3-6 weeks) to long term (6-12 months). They have a structured treatment program designed to address each person’s specific needs. It can begin with the detox process and end with aftercare planning to support early recovery and prevent relapse.

Programs often include individual and group counseling, 12-step programs, nutritional counseling, stress reduction, holistic approaches such as yoga and acupuncture, physical exercise, work training, relapse prevention support, and educational services.

Some residential centers can be costly, while others are affordably priced. Centers in the mid to high range may become affordable if you have medical insurance. Your insurance company will let you know your covered benefits. In-network benefits can be as high as 80%-100%, while out of network benefits are often 50%.

Low cost treatment can be found through the SAMHSA Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator. You can select Medicaid, Sliding fee scale, Free or no-cost care, or private insurance from the left menu bar when doing a search.

It is important that treatment centers are licensed by the state they are in and accredited by a health care accrediting body such as The Joint Commission or CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities).

You can also go to our RECOVERY RESOURCES BY STATE section for treatment information in your area.