What Are Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Programs?

The Outpatient Treatment Programs (OTP) is a common drug addiction and alcohol addiction program. It is often used after a longer-term rehabilitation program, or, most commonly, to allow for treatment while still maintaining presence at work or school. Offered for those who are stabilized in their addiction, this program seeks to bring effective treatment at a moderate level of care. Ambrosia Treatment Centers, as well as thousands of other treatment facilities around the United States, is certified and accredited to provide outpatient treatment programs.

Outpatient treatment is offered as group therapy several times a week, day and/or night, and as individual therapy outside of those sessions. This allows for a person to attend school, work, or their family life, and still receive treatment because of the flexibility. The duration of the program depends on the individual's personal needs, but can range up to 90+ days.

These addiction treatments are an excellent choice for those who wish to get help for their drug and alcohol abuse as well as uphold their commitments in their home life. Outpatient treatment allows the individual to interact with the real world and get help from a peer-oriented, therapeutically structured program. Drug abuse is a serious issue and should not be taken lightly. That's why there are programs that focus on getting you the help you need, and allowing for your interaction with your outside life. If you feel that you want this interaction, but are not strong enough to go right back home where your spouse or friends are using, sober living homes are commonly recommended. Part of the outpatient addiction treatment programs is to provide the option of safe, supportive, sober living. This is often provided, but not required.

Common programs provided through the outpatient treatment programs include an evaluation or assessment, legal system advocacy, educational groups, counseling (group and individual), individualized treatment planning, family educational groups, discharge planning, relapse prevention, 12-step recovery and self-help group contacts, and referral to various other needed services. After outpatient rehabilitation programs, aftercare programs will be touched upon and provided as needed. There are thousands of different addiction support groups all over the United States, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA). In these groups, you will be encouraged to share your personal experience and how you're doing now. Aftercare programs are very helpful ways to release all of the pent up emotions that are commonly stored. There are others out there, many others, who are experiencing similar situations and frustrations that you are. Going to support groups and therapy sessions, you can connect with these people. You can help others, and by doing so, help yourself!

Don't hesitate to get treatment. Many people think that they have no time to get help because it would take them away from their family or there job – the place they need to be. But working through an outpatient treatment program, you are not only able to stay at your job and home life, you are also able to focus more of your energy and concentration on these more important things.