What is Inpatient Treatment?

The four most important dimensions of recovery are health, home, purpose, and community (as defined by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, or SAMHSA). Here at SUN, we strive to ensure our patients find all four of those things, and one of the ways we do that is through our inpatient treatment program. 

Inpatient treatment is one of the options available for those looking for help recovering from addiction, or who are struggling with their mental health. It provides patients with a stable and supportive environment in which they can focus on their recovery while being surrounded by trained and licensed professionals and others who are going through the same thing. 

During inpatient treatment, patients stay on sight at the rehab center 24/7. They get to experience a wide variety of activities and programs during their day from individual therapy sessions and group sessions to activities such as yoga or hobbies that help rebuild new habits and focus the mind on healing.

For those looking to recover from a substance use disorder, inpatient treatment can be a great step on the road to recovery. Many times, inpatient treatment can follow detox, allowing the patient a safe and stable place to continue to recover. This is especially beneficial as they will always have access to professional and licensed staff who can help with things like withdrawal.

During your time in inpatient treatment, you will learn many skills that will help you handle potential situations that could be tempting. It gives you time to learn and build support systems.

It can also be beneficial for some to be surrounded by those who are going through a similar situation. It helps you feel less alone and more understood. It can also be a great place to start building new connections and friendships, which are very helpful during recovery. 

Many times, the environment a person is living in can have a large impact on their mental health. Inpatient treatment can offer a way for patients to recover in a place where they don’t have to worry about outside stressors. In some cases, it can also be used as an in-between while they might look for a new place to stay if they’re escaping things such as domestic abuse. 

In addition, inpatient treatment allows patients who might decide to try medication to be around medical professionals in order to ensure their medication works well for them. There are also many activities to participate in during inpatient treatment, from yoga and nature hikes to other hobbies which are healing during recovery and beyond.

For those with co-occurring disorders, which is when someone is dealing with both a substance use disorder and also a mental health issue, inpatient programs can be particularly helpful as you are better able to tackle and address both concerns at the same time.

Many times you might be taking medication for recovery from substance use, while also looking into medications that can assist with your mental health. Being at an inpatient facility allows you to do this in an environment that can help make sure your medication is working properly for you. It gives you access to medical professionals at any hour of the day in order to ensure your best level of recovery.