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Addiction Treatment Levels of Care

Addiction treatment ranges from intensive inpatient residential programs to flexible outpatient therapy sessions. NW Recovery Centers helps you understand each level of care — so you can choose the right path for your recovery.

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Compare inpatient vs. outpatient addiction treatment
Understand treatment durations and intensity levels
Find rehab centers offering specific programs
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Inpatient Programs

24/7 structured care in a supervised, substance-free environment

Duration: 3-10 days

Medically supervised withdrawal management for safe substance detox

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Duration: 30-90 days

Full-time residential care with structured recovery programs

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Duration: 7-30 days

Hospital-based intensive treatment for severe addiction cases

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Duration: 90+ days

Extended 90+ day programs for lasting recovery foundations

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Outpatient Programs

Flexible treatment allowing you to maintain work, school, and family commitments

Duration: 1-2 sessions/week

Flexible weekly therapy sessions while maintaining daily life

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Duration: 9-20 hrs/week

Structured 9+ hour weekly programs with flexible scheduling

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Duration: 20-30 hrs/week

Day treatment programs with 20+ hours of weekly therapy

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Duration: Flexible

Virtual therapy sessions and remote recovery support

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Frequently Asked Questions

Choosing the Right Level of Addiction Treatment

Factors That Determine Your Care Level

  • Severity of addiction: Longer or heavier use often requires inpatient care
  • Withdrawal risk: Alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal may need medical detox
  • Co-occurring disorders: Dual diagnosis benefits from integrated treatment
  • Previous treatment: Relapse history may indicate a higher level of care
  • Support system: Strong home support enables outpatient success

The Continuum of Care

Recovery often involves stepping through multiple levels of care. A typical path might start with medical detox, transition to residential treatment, then step down to intensive outpatient, and finally continue with standard outpatient therapy and aftercare support groups.