If you or someone you care about is battling substance addiction, there are many treatment approaches to choose from. A Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is one of the viable addiction treatment options. Whether a PHP rehab is the best option for you will depend on your individual needs.
In this article, we will focus on explaining what PHP rehabilitation for addiction treatment entails. What should you expect from a PHP rehab? Who is it for? What does it cost? We will answer these questions and more through the sections that follow – read on.
What Is a Partial Hospitalization Program PHP?
A Partial hospitalization program (PHP) is an addiction treatment and recovery program designed to deliver a high level of care. These programs provide more freedom than inpatient programs and allow you to return to your facility-connected housing every night after spending the day in a rehab facility. These housing facilities are usually apartment style and are usually equipped with an in-unit kitchen.
PHP rehabs offer similar treatment intensity as inpatient/residential rehabs. With a partial hospitalization program, you will need to spend 4-6 hours a day at the addiction treatment facility for 5 days a week.
A PHP can serve as a “step up” from a relatively less intensive addiction treatment program like an outpatient program or as a “step down” from an inpatient program. In other instances, people can enroll in a PHP rehab as their initial treatment entry point.
What to Expect in a PHP Rehab
Before commencing treatment, medical professionals will first assess your needs to develop a customized treatment plan. This assessment is normally intended to help establish the severity of your addiction, and whether there are co-occurring disorders.
You will work closely with treatment professionals including doctors, therapists, nurses, psychiatrists, and social workers. Below is an overview of the addiction treatment services that you should expect in a PHP rehab facility:
Medication Management
PHP rehabs also allow access to certified doctors and nurses who will help with the administration of medication and treatment of any complications resulting from substance misuse and co-occurring conditions.
There are many FDA-approved medications that help with lowering cravings, managing uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms, and blocking the reward effects of drugs and alcohol.
Individual Therapy
During individual therapy sessions, you will meet with a qualified therapist one-on-one to work on unhealthy habits that triggered your addiction. The goal is to facilitate recovery and maintain long-term recovery.
Group Therapy
Group therapy sessions focus on general topics and skills that are helpful for recovery and long-term sobriety. These sessions are normally facilitated by certified mental health professionals. Topics of discussion revolve around relapse prevention, coping skills, stress management, team building, education groups, and family education & therapy.
Aftercare Planning
In a PHP rehab, you will get prepared to face the real world after completing your treatment plan. This is done through aftercare planning, which includes relapse prevention tactics like 12-step programs, support groups, and sober living homes.
Holistic Treatments
The most reputable PHP rehab facilities offer holistic treatment options such as nutrition, yoga, fitness classes, meditation, equine therapy, music, and art therapy.
How Long Will You Stay in a PHP Rehab?
Now that we have answered what is a PHP rehab, let’s discuss the duration of treatment in such a partial hospitalization rehab facility. Generally, the length of this program varies depending on the individual’s needs. Each PHP rehab has a unique approach, and every patient is unique.
However, for treatment to be effective, it needs to be provided for an adequate length of time to allow you enough time to establish healthy habits. Most PHP rehab facilities will require you to attend treatment sessions for 4-6 hours for 5 days a week. You will have to spend the day in the facility and return home in the evening.
After completing your PHP plan, you can transition to a standard outpatient rehab program that will only require you to attend only 1-2 sessions per week. Such a transition will help you maintain sobriety and stability.
How Much Does A PHP Rehab Cost?
The cost of a partial hospitalization program will vary depending on factors such as insurance coverage, length of treatment, services offered, and location. However, PHP rehabs cost less than inpatient rehabs, but they are more expensive than outpatient rehabs.
Although insurance plans vary, most medical insurance providers offer coverage for addiction treatment because it’s now considered an essential health benefit under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The effect of the legal provisions under the ACA is that insurance companies choose to offer coverage for substance misuse and addiction treatment programs to the same degree that they cover other medical conditions.
Before enrolling with a PHP rehab, it is critical to check your insurance plan to confirm that it covers addiction treatment. It will also help to confirm that the rehab facility you intend to enroll with is in network with your insurance provider.
At Crest View Recovery Center, we are in network with most major insurance providers, which helps ease the financial burden for your PHP addiction treatment plan.
Who Can Benefit from a PHP Rehab?
Before deciding on any addiction treatment plan, you must acknowledge that no singular treatment approach is best for everyone. As such, some people are more likely to benefit from a PHP rehab than other.
Partial hospitalization programs are ideal for people who:
- Need more support than what is offered in traditional outpatient rehab programs
- Require close medical supervision, but not for 24 hours a day
- Have only mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms
Get Started with PHP Rehab Treatment at Crest View Recovery Center
If you or your loved one is struggling with substance or alcohol addiction and meet the requirements listed above, a PHP plan will help set you on the journey to recovery. At Crest View Recovery Center, we offer reality-based therapy designed to help you learn new skills for long-term sobriety.
We understand that seeking addiction treatment can be quite overwhelming and we are here to walk you through it. You do not have to face addiction alone. Call us at 866-986-1371 or fill out this contact form to learn more about our PHP plans.
