{"id":1583,"date":"2020-08-26T21:44:13","date_gmt":"2020-08-26T21:44:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.https:\/\/thebrandsmen.com\/principlesrecoverycenter\/?p=1410"},"modified":"2026-02-11T16:37:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T16:37:22","slug":"why-you-need-outpatient-rehab","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebrandsmen.com\/principlesrecoverycenter\/why-you-need-outpatient-rehab\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Need Outpatient Rehab"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rehab is best looked at as happening along a continuum. The stages of going from addict to living a sober life melt into one another to make the transitions as smooth and painless as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

The move from detox to inpatient rehab is a pretty clear one. It\u2019s easy to see the benefits and needs but what of the shift from inpatient to outpatient, is there a need for the latter?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There is indeed.<\/span> Outpatient treatment<\/span><\/a> is all about flexibility and having the ability to be active in your day to day life <\/span>and<\/span><\/i> get the help you need in staying sober. Things like work, school, family obligations are all doable while participating in an outpatient program, whereas those are on hold during inpatient care.<\/span><\/p>\n

Outpatient rehab also gives you a lifeline and safe space to deal with the triggers that come with everyday life. The same temptations that caused you to fall into addiction in the first place will largely still be there after detox and inpatient care so having a resource like outpatient treatment can be a godsend in those particularly trying times.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is Outpatient Rehab?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Simply put, outpatient rehab is a type of rehab where clients visit a treatment center rather than move in like they would for inpatient rehab.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s a very viable solution for those with milder addictions and a strong support network. Without a doubt, this is a more flexible and practical option that doesn\u2019t interfere as much with your normal life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Outpatient rehab also has the advantage of being more affordable.<\/span><\/p>\n

In general, you\u2019re still getting the hands-on care you need in the form of counseling and other treatment methodologies your particular program requires but it\u2019s built around your life and schedule. That\u2019s one of the major reasons one would opt for outpatient treatment over inpatient.<\/span><\/p>\n

At Principles Recovery Center we actually offer 3 types of outpatient treatment to accommodate the needs of as many people as possible. The main difference between each type is the amount of time spent in treatment each week:<\/span><\/p>\n