Inpatient Rehab in Arkansas

What Is Inpatient and Residential Rehab?

The term “drug rehab” doesn’t apply to only one type of treatment. Instead, it can refer to a wide range of programs, environments, and services, including inpatient (or residential) rehab.

One way to differentiate these various rehab options is to categorize them by level of care:

• Detoxification (detox)
• Inpatient rehab/residential rehab
• Partial hospitalization programs (PHPs)
• Intensive outpatient programs (IOPs)
• Outpatient treatment 

Detoxification is a short-term program that is designed to help people get through withdrawal. Once someone has completed detox they usually transfer into one of the other levels of care, where they can begin to learn how to live a healthier life in recovery.

Determining which level or levels are right for each patient is a personal decision that should be based on a close review of their progress, needs, and goals. In many cases, the optimal path to recovery includes inpatient or residential rehab.

At the inpatient rehab level, patients live at the center where they are receiving treatment. This offers an array of benefits, including:

• When they’re in an effectively managed residential rehab program, patients won’t have access to alcohol or other addictive substances. This prevents them from acting on their cravings and relapsing before they’ve had the chance to gain a solid foothold in early recovery.
• In Arkansas, inpatient rehab programs typically offer structured daily schedules and round-the-clock supervision. When their days are filled with various types of therapy, nutritious meals, and healthy leisure activities, patients will be less likely to fall back into self-defeating thought and behavior patterns.
• Living at the rehab center temporarily shields patients from the stressors and distractions of daily life. Not having to deal with work responsibilities and other demands on their time and energy means patients can focus their full attention on their treatment and their health.

Every person who enters treatment for an addiction has their own needs and goals. Generally speaking, though, examples of common accomplishments for people in inpatient rehab in Arkansas include:

• Learning more about addiction and recovery
• Processing experiences that may have contributed to their substance abuse struggles, or that may have prevented them from getting help sooner
• Identifying their triggers, which are circumstances that could threaten to undermine their recovery, and learning how to either avoid them or respond in a productive manner, without resorting to substance use
• Addressing the impact that their compulsive substance use had on themselves and their loved ones
• Practicing relapse-prevention skills such as healthy communication, problem solving, conflict resolution, self-advocacy, and asking for help
• Discovering the power of sharing support with others who have been through similar challenges and who are also working to build a sober future for themselves
• Receiving appropriate care for anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other co-occurring mental health concerns (dual-diagnosis disorders)
• Building an effective personal support network

How Do I Know I Need Inpatient Rehab?

The best way to determine if you can benefit from inpatient rehab in Arkansas or elsewhere is to be assessed by a qualified professional. The benefits of completing an assessment include:

• Receiving an accurate diagnosis
• Identifying any co-occurring mental health concerns
• Understanding the scope of the challenge you are dealing with
• Learning which level or levels of care may be best for you

Addiction assessments can involve a variety of activities, such as:

• A discussion about your substance use history and how it has affected you
• A physical examination, which may include bloodwork and other lab tests
• A review of your medical history and (if relevant) your prior experiences in drug rehab
• A conversation about your willingness and readiness to enter rehab
• An exploration of different levels of care or types of treatment programs

One option for beginning the assessment process is to contact your personal physician or family doctor. Another way is to make an appointment at a reputable addiction treatment provider in your area. 

• The potential advantages of starting with your doctor are that you may feel more comfortable with them and they may have a better understanding of your history. 
• The benefits of being assessed by a trained addiction treatment professional include that they are more likely to have the specific expertise about addiction and treatment that a general practitioner may lack. 

What’s most important is that the person who conducts your assessment is capable of making an accurate diagnosis, identifying the scope and severity of your condition, and recommending the treatment options that best align with your unique needs and goals.

What To Expect From Our Addiction Treatment Programs

Every inpatient rehab in Arkansas has its own policies, procedures, and philosophy. But all reputable programs have certain fundamental features that you should be able to expect, such as:

• Completing an intake assessment to ensure the program’s treatment professionals understand and are prepared to address the full scope of your needs
• Following an individual plan that is based on the information gathered during your assessment
• Being in a safe and supportive environment, where all patients, staff, and visitors are treated in a respectful manner
• Taking part in a customized array of therapies and support services
• Being encouraged to ask questions, express concerns, and otherwise play an active role in your treatment
• Eating nutritious food and having a comfortable private or semi-private room (if in an inpatient or residential program)
• Receiving a discharge plan that includes information about relevant follow-on programming and community-based support services

Our Therapies

At the residential rehab level, patients typically have the opportunity to benefit from a variety of therapies and support services. Depending on a person’s needs and the parameters of the program they’re enrolled in, their customized inpatient treatment plan may include elements such as:

• Individual psychotherapy
• Group therapy 
• Family programming
• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
• EMDR and other trauma therapies
• Red light therapy
• Biofeedback therapy
• Biosound therapy
• Yoga, mindfulness, and meditation
• Art therapy
• Music therapy
• Relapse prevention education
• Skills development sessions

How Long Does Inpatient Rehab Last?

A person’s time in an inpatient or residential rehab program for addiction can range from a few weeks to a few months. Some programs have required minimum stays or strict maximums, while others are more open-ended.

Factors that can influence length of stay include the progress a person makes while they are in treatment, the types of challenges they are continuing to struggle with, the quality of their personal support network, and their insurance provider’s willingness to continue funding their care.

Regardless how long a person remains in an inpatient program, transitioning out of that level doesn’t mean that they no longer need help. Some patients transfer into a PHP or IOP for continued care, while others begin to participate in community-based peer support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or SMART Recovery.

Why Arkansas Detox?

Here are a few of the many reasons why Time Wellness Detox in Arkansas may be the ideal place to begin your inpatient or residential rehab experience:

• While you’re with us, you will be in a closely supervised environment where you won’t have access to alcohol or other addictive substances. This eliminates your risk of immediate relapse as your symptoms intensify.
• The team of professionals who care for you while you’re in our program will be familiar with all aspects of the withdrawal process. This can eliminate fear of the unknown and help you maintain your motivation.
• Your detox team will also be prepared to address any contingencies that can threaten your health. The moment you experience any concerning symptoms, they can take immediate action to keep you safe.
• Depending on the nature and severity of your withdrawal symptoms, your treatment team may provide both medical and therapeutic support to help you manage any discomfort. 
• While you’re still in detox, you may be able to participate in therapy sessions to address any co-occurring mental health concerns.
• We will document your progress, identify areas of ongoing concern, and use this information to recommend the most appropriate follow-on treatment for you.