Drug addiction and alcoholism can be incredibly difficult to overcome, and according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), “46.3 million people aged 12 or older (or 16.5 percent of the population) met the applicable DSM-5 criteria for having a substance use disorder in the past year.”[1]
Addiction affects everyone differently, with some people having more severe addictions than others. Since everyone is different, some individuals may benefit from varying levels of care. Thankfully, addiction treatment programs in Texas like Flourishing Foundations Recovery offer an array of treatment options.
Levels of Treatment Offered in a Texas Addiction Treatment Center
Substance use disorders can be mild, moderate, or severe. Because of this, drug and alcohol treatment programs in Texas have different levels of treatment to address the varying severities of addiction. While some people may only attend one level of treatment, others may take advantage of each program as a continuum of care.
The levels of care offered in Texas addiction treatment programs like Flourishing Foundations Recovery include:
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
Partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) are the highest level of care offered after inpatient treatment. These programs are meant to be attended after you have completed medical detox. Once you overcome your withdrawal syndrome, you can be transferred into a PHP.
These programs provide treatment to clients 5 days out of the week for a few hours at a time. While PHPs offer the same services as an inpatient program, they do not provide 24/7 monitoring. This means you must be able to return home or to a sober living home while remaining sober throughout the course of treatment.
During PHP, you will receive individual therapy, group counseling, and addiction education groups, and create a relapse prevention plan that helps you remain sober after you complete treatment.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) are best suited for individuals who have mild to moderate substance use disorders. People with severe addictions might attend an inpatient or partial hospitalization program before transferring into an IOP.
IOPs in Texas provide the same treatment services as PHPs on a less intensive scale. Instead of attending treatment 5 times per week, you may only commute to therapy and group sessions 3 out of 7 days. The number of times you attend treatment per week will depend on your personal needs.
At Flourishing Foundations Recovery, our IOP treatment sessions include individual and group therapy sessions focusing on the following skills:
- Substance abuse education
- Self-care and coping skills
- Emotional regulation
- Learning relapse triggers and prevention
- Conflict resolution
- Mending broken familial relationships
- Learning how to communicate healthily
- Improving your self-worth and self-esteem
Outpatient Program (OP)
Outpatient programs (OPs) are best suited for people with mild substance use disorders or individuals who have already completed PHP and IOP. This is the lowest level of care, which means it focuses on preventing relapse and embracing healthy lifestyle skills while providing flexibility and requiring you to remain accountable in your own recovery.
Typically, outpatient programs require you to commute to the facility for 5 to 10 hours per week. During your time at an outpatient facility, you will engage in individual therapy and group counseling with a focus on relapse prevention skills.
Outpatient programs can provide treatment for the following:
- Alcohol use disorder
- Prescription drug addiction
- Illicit drug addiction
- Trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Mental health symptoms caused by or related to substance abuse
How Do I Know Which Level of Treatment is Right for Me?
If you or a loved one need drug or alcohol addiction treatment, you might be wondering what type of program you should attend. As a general rule of thumb, people with severe addictions should attend more than one level of care while individuals with mild substance use disorders can opt for an outpatient program. But how do you know how severe your substance use disorder is?
By contacting an addiction treatment program in Texas, you can receive a confidential assessment to determine which level of care is right for you. Our team at Flourishing Foundations Recovery can work with you to determine your needs and create an individualized treatment plan specific to your goals in recovery.
Learn More About our Addiction Treatment Levels of Care
If you or a loved one struggle with drug addiction or alcoholism, it’s time to seek help. At Flourishing Foundations Recovery, we offer multiple levels of care and individualized treatment programs that are designed to meet your individual needs. Our admissions team is available 24 hours a day and we can help you determine what type of treatment program is best suited to your needs.
To learn more about our varying options for drug and alcohol addiction treatment, contact Flourishing Foundations Recovery today.
References:
- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): SAMHSA Announces National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) Results Detailing Mental Illness and Substance Use Levels in 2021, Retrieved August 2023 From https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/01/04/samhsa-announces-national-survey-drug-use-health-results-detailing-mental-illness-substance-use-levels-2021.html
