Withdrawal management
Medical Detox
Understand medically supervised withdrawal, safety considerations, and the transition into ongoing treatment.
Read the medical detox guideResources / Treatment Explained
Understand your treatment options.
The right care depends on your health, withdrawal risks, support, and goals—not just the name of a program. Use these guides to prepare for a clinical assessment, then find treatment providers.
Compare settings and approaches
Medical detox focuses on withdrawal management. Residential and inpatient care involve an overnight stay. PHP, IOP, and standard outpatient treatment provide different amounts of support without living at the treatment program. Medication treatment is an approach that may accompany any appropriate setting, not a separate level of care.
Overnight care
Residential & Inpatient Treatment
Learn how live-in treatment works and how residential care differs from hospital-based inpatient care.
Read the residential & inpatient treatment guideIntensive daytime care
Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
Explore structured daytime treatment, overnight arrangements, and how PHP compares with IOP.
Read the partial hospitalization (php) guideStructured outpatient care
Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Understand structured outpatient sessions, scheduling, and the difference between IOP and standard outpatient care.
Read the intensive outpatient (iop) guideAppointment-based care
Outpatient Treatment
Learn about ongoing counseling, medication appointments, telehealth, and continuity of care.
Read the outpatient treatment guideTreatment approach
Medications for Addiction Treatment
Understand medications for opioid and alcohol use disorders and how they fit into different care settings.
Read the medications for addiction treatment guideChoose based on a clinical assessment
A qualified professional can assess substance use, withdrawal history, medical needs, mental health, and safety at home. Care can change as your needs change; these options are not a fixed ladder that everyone must complete. Our substance-specific addiction guides explain how treatment needs vary, while the dual diagnosis guide covers co-occurring mental health conditions.
For practical next steps, explore our how-to guides, check insurance and treatment costs, and learn how to verify a cannabis-friendly program. A cannabis policy alone does not establish clinical suitability.
Educational information, not individualized medical advice. For severe withdrawal symptoms or another immediate medical emergency, call 911.