What Is a Partial Hospitalization Program?
Partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) are a form of addiction treatment
in which patients attend treatment all day (five to eight hours a day),
five to seven days a week. Because of the time that partial hospitalization
program treatment requires, it is the most restrictive form of outpatient
treatment.
PHPs are also highly intensive and structured. As such, partial hospitalization
programs are similar to inpatient or residential treatment programs with
the key difference that patients do not sleep at the facility. Because
of this, partial hospitalization can be a highly effective form of rehab
for people with moderate to severe addictions who still need to spend
their evenings and nights at home.
To be successful, individuals in partial hospitalization programs must
be willing to put in the time and effort required. Because PHP patients
spend their evenings and nights at home, it’s important that they
show great restraint and avoid relapsing. As long as you make good progress
in a PHP, your chances of recovery are excellent. However, you might need
to attend residential treatment if you and your recovery team find that
the level of care offered by a PHP is not sufficient to meet your needs.
Partial Hospitalization vs. Residential Treatment
As the most restrictive form of outpatient treatment, partial hospitalization
has many similarities to residential treatment. First, much of the treatment
process focuses on
individual therapy. This is the part of addiction treatment that requires patients to talk
one-on-one with therapists. The purpose of individual therapy, in most
cases, is to uncover the underlying issues a patient may be experiencing,
as well as the reasons why the addiction developed. The next step is learning
practical, applicable steps to address these underlying reasons in a healthy,
meaningful way. Most often, this involves developing better, more effective
coping skills.
In addition to individual therapy, both partial hospitalization and residential
treatment usually involve some sort of group therapy. In a residential
treatment center, your participation in group therapy is very likely.
Typically, patients in residential rehab need the opportunity to learn
from other patients while also forming connections for future support.
Finally, both partial hospitalization and residential treatment could be
integrated with various alternative therapies and holistic treatment methods, such as:
- Equine therapy
- Recreational activities
- Art and music
- Yoga and meditation
- Massage and acupuncture
Where residential treatment and PHPs differ is what happens when patients
are not in therapy. In a residential treatment center, you would settle
in, converse with other inpatient patients, take part in group activities,
and enjoy the facility’s amenities. When the treatment day is over
in a PHP, however, you return to your own home to manage your personal
responsibilities.
Partial Hospitalization vs. Intensive Outpatient Treatment
The main difference between a partial hospitalization program (PHP) and an
intensive outpatient program (IOP) is the amount of time that you spend in rehab. When you enroll in a PHP
program, you are required to spend five to eight hours in treatment a
day, five to seven days a week. The overall amount of time you are required
to spend in therapy while enrolled in an IOP is much less. Most IOP treatments
require that patients show up for treatment for a few hours a day, several
times a week. During that time, almost all of the treatment will focus
on individual therapy and workshop tasks.
Recovery is a highly individual process. Whether you are still looking
at various treatment options, or you are struggling with the program you
are currently enrolled in, you always have the choice to adjust your treatment.
If your IOP is not offering the support you need, you can move up to a
partial hospitalization program without having to go to residential rehab.
Additionally, if you have completed a PHP and wish to move to less-intensive
treatment, you may benefit from an IOP or traditional
outpatient rehab program.
Partial Hospitalization vs. Outpatient Treatment
Partial hospitalization is very different from general outpatient programs,
or OPs. First, partial hospitalization exists as a primary form of treatment.
Conversely, outpatient treatment is designed to help individuals
maintain sobriety or treat mild substance use disorders. Therapists will often outpatient
programs to help patients who just need a little extra therapy to help
them achieve or maintain sobriety.
Outpatient program treatment also differs from PHP treatment in that outpatient
program treatment only requires a time investment of a couple hours a
day, one to two days a week. This is much less time than the intensive
five to eight hours a day, five to seven days a week of treatment that
patients must attend in PHPs.
What Are the Benefits of Partial Hospitalization Programs?
Partial hospitalization offers many benefits. To determine whether this
may be the right option for you or your loved one, we’ve covered
some of the advantages of PHPs below.
A partial hospitalization program can:
- Be more affordable than residential treatment or inpatient rehab
- Allow some family and group participation in treatment
- Enable people to live at home while still receiving treatment during the day
- Promote individual independence during the recovery process
- Aid in the transition from treatment to everyday life
- Allow individuals to maintain important outside obligations and relationships
Although PHPs are less intensive than inpatient or residential treatment,
individuals still benefit from highly personalized support and a wide
variety of therapeutic treatments. This makes partial hospitalization
an ideal option for some individuals with moderate or severe substance
use disorders, as well as co-occurring mental or behavioral health disorders.
Your Recovery Is Personal
Nothing about addiction treatment should be seen as a “one-size-fits-all”
solution. Although the PHP treatment option is a good one, it’s
not always the right one for everyone.
First and foremost, residential treatment is often the best option for
anyone with a severe substance use disorder. However, not everyone with
a significant addiction issue is going to be able to commit to living
fulltime in a treatment center. If you suffer from a severe substance
use disorder but are unable to live in a treatment center 24/7, partial
hospitalization may be the best form of treatment for you.
Partial hospitalization might also be a great option for you if you’ve
done well in a residential treatment center. If your progress is good,
and your addiction treatment specialists believe that you will benefit
from continued treatment but in a less restrictive environment, a PHP
is the natural next step.
Learn How Our Partial Hospitalization Program Can Help You Heal
Grace Land Recovery provides specialized addiction treatment for a wide
variety of substance use disorders. Whether you wish to attend a partial
hospitalization program, are seeking inpatient or residential treatment
information on behalf of a loved one, or need assistance with some other
form of addiction treatment, we are here to help.
Our partial hospitalization program in Memphis may be effective in the
treatment of
heroin addiction,
opiate addiction,
marijuana addiction,
prescription drug abuse,
benzodiazepine abuse,
cocaine addiction,
alcoholism, and other substance use disorders. We also offer
dual-diagnosis treatment to help those struggling with co-occurring mental and behavioral health
disorders, such as
depression,
anxiety,
bipolar disorder,
ADHD,
OCD,
PTSD,
schizophrenia, and
eating disorders.
Our compassionate and professional team is here to help you take the first
step on the road to healing. Call
(901) 519-2655 or
contact us online today to get started.
