Treatment for Alcohol and Drugs?

Published February 10, 2014

Question by Follow-the-narrow-gate: Treatment for alcohol and drugs?
I went for an Evaluation at a treatment center and they reccommended Intensive Outpatient. Just wondering… what is the difference between someone who needs Outpatient treatment and those who need 24/7 rehab

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Answer by Moey
If you can do outpatient, then you are still capable of making decisions about your care, and taking care of business.

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