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Choosing Your Level of Care

Not everyone needs the same intensity of treatment. Penn Spine and Rehab explains each level of care — from 24/7 inpatient programs to flexible outpatient sessions — so you can make an informed decision about what's right for your situation.

What You Can Do Here

Compare inpatient vs. outpatient programs
Understand typical program durations
Find facilities offering your preferred level
Get help determining which level fits you
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Inpatient Care

24/7 medical supervision and intensive treatment in a residential setting

Duration: 3-7 days

Medical withdrawal management with 24/7 supervision

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Duration: 30-90 days

24/7 live-in care with comprehensive therapy

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Duration: 3-30 days

Medical facility care for complex cases

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Duration: 90+ days

Extended stay programs for sustained recovery

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Outpatient Care

Flexible treatment options while maintaining daily responsibilities

Duration: 1-9 hours/week

Regular therapy sessions with schedule flexibility

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Duration: 9-19 hours/week

Structured treatment with increased support

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Duration: 20+ hours/week

Day treatment with comprehensive services

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Duration: Flexible

Remote treatment options via technology

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to Determine Your Level of Care

Key Questions to Ask

  • Safety: Do you need medical supervision for withdrawal?
  • Stability: Is your home environment supportive of recovery?
  • History: Have previous outpatient attempts been unsuccessful?
  • Health: Do you have co-occurring mental health conditions?
  • Obligations: Can you take time away from work and family?

The Continuum of Care

Recovery often involves stepping through multiple levels. You might start with detox, transition to residential treatment, then move to outpatient care while living at home or in sober housing. Each step builds on the last.