Overcoming an alcohol addiction is a serious challenge. There are many paths to recovery, and countless options for addiction treatment. Explore your alcohol recovery options to find the journey to recovery that best suits your needs, your health and your lifestyle.
DIY Detox vs. Medically Supervised Detox
The first choice you can make is whether to begin the alcohol recovery process on your own or with support. Detox is the first part of recovery, and it’s when you stop drinking alcohol altogether. This can bring on withdrawal symptoms, which can range from mildly unpleasant all the way to life threatening.
Many people think that detoxing at home will be suitable, but it actually poses severe risks. Withdrawal can cause major health concerns that require immediate treatment. Plus, a medically supervised detox at a partner facility is more comfortable as well.
Partial Hospitalization Rehab vs. Outpatient Rehab
Once detox at a detox facility is out of the way, the real recovery can begin. Addiction is about more than just the physical dependence on alcohol, and rehab can uncover some underlying issues and offer coping mechanisms for the future. While there are many rehab programs available, the biggest decision you’ll make is whether to opt for inpatient or outpatient rehab.
A partial hospitalization program is a type of rehab that offers accountability, therapy, and support around the clock. We strongly recommend this program for anyone with mental health issues, anyone who has relapsed in the past or anyone without a supportive, safe and sober home to go back to.
Outpatient rehab offers similar treatment methods and therapies. The biggest difference is that clients have their own accommodations. This is ideal for those with family members, responsibilities at home or the desire to transition back to an independent lifestyle in less time.
Clinical Care vs. Holistic Care
When choosing the right rehab program, consider whether you want a clinical approach or a more holistic one. A clinical approach is one that operates much like a hospital, using as many evidence-based strategies as possible.
A holistic approach still utilizes clinical methods, and medical care remains a priority. Evidence-based treatment methods are the foundation for therapy and recovery. However, a holistic, comprehensive approach goes beyond the physical. Extensive therapy can tackle issues like trauma, mental health and relapse in a more meaningful and personalized way.
Alcohol Recovery at Crestview
At Crestview Recovery, you’ll have lots of options to choose from. A comprehensive range of treatment methods tackles addiction recovery from every angle, delivering better and longer lasting results. After completing detox at our trusted partner facility, you’ll also be able to choose the right recovery program, since Crestview offers all the following:
- Extended care treatment
- Partial hospitalization programs
- Intensive outpatient rehab
- Outpatient rehab
- Aftercare options
A variety of alcohol recovery options can help you choose the right route to sobriety. At Crestview Recovery in Portland, Oregon, you can find the program that gets you on track to the life you deserve. Work toward recovery right away at a quality alcohol addiction rehab by calling 866.262.0531.
Since 2016, Dr. Merle Williamson, a graduate of Oregon Health Sciences University, has been the Medical Director at Crestview Recovery, bringing a rich background in addiction medicine from his time at Hazelden Treatment Center. He oversees outpatient drug and alcohol treatments, providing medical care, setting policies, detox protocols, and quality assurance measures. Before specializing in addiction medicine, he spent 25 years in anesthesiology, serving as Chair of Hospital Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and Chief of Anesthesia at Kaiser Permanente. This experience gives him a unique perspective on treating prescription drug addiction.
