Drug Rehab Miami
Levels of Care

Addiction Treatment Programs

Recovery is not one-size-fits-all. Treatment programs range from intensive 24/7 residential care to flexible outpatient support. The right level depends on the severity of addiction, your living situation, and your recovery goals.

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Inpatient Rehabilitation

Intensity: Highest30–90 days

24/7 residential care in a structured, supportive environment. Patients live at the facility and receive intensive therapy, medical supervision, and education. Best for severe addictions, co-occurring disorders, or unstable home environments.

Round-the-clock care
Structured daily schedule
Individual & group therapy
Medical supervision
Safe, trigger-free environment
Peer community support

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

Intensity: High2–6 weeks

Intensive daytime treatment while living at home or in a sober living facility. Typically 5–6 days per week, 6–8 hours per day. A step down from inpatient or an alternative for those who need intensity but not 24/7 residency.

Full-day programming
Medical & psychiatric care
Individual & group therapy
Life in recovery environment
Family therapy included
Affordable vs. inpatient

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Intensity: Moderate8–12 weeks

Structured treatment 3–5 days per week, 3–4 hours per session. Allows patients to maintain work, school, or family obligations while receiving substantial support. Often a step down from PHP.

Flexible scheduling
Group & individual therapy
Relapse prevention skills
Family education
Employment-friendly
Builds recovery support network

Outpatient Program (OP)

Intensity: LowerOngoing

Weekly therapy sessions for those with stable sobriety who need ongoing support. Provides continued accountability and therapeutic guidance as patients reintegrate into daily life.

1–2 sessions per week
Continued therapy
Maintenance support
Lifestyle integration
Insurance-friendly
Long-term engagement

Sober Living Homes

Intensity: Supportive3–12 months

Structured, substance-free housing for individuals in recovery. Provides a supportive community and accountability while transitioning back to independent living.

Drug-free environment
House rules & accountability
Peer support community
Employment encouragement
Meeting attendance required
Gradual independence

Aftercare & Alumni

Intensity: OngoingLifetime

Continuing support after formal treatment ends. Includes alumni programs, 12-step meetings, ongoing therapy, and relapse prevention planning to maintain long-term sobriety.

Alumni community
12-step & peer support
Ongoing counseling
Relapse prevention planning
Life skills coaching
Family support

Understanding Levels of Care

The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) defines standardized levels of care to ensure appropriate treatment intensity.

ASAM Level 3.5 / 3.7
Clinically managed / Medically monitored inpatient
ASAM Level 2.5
Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
ASAM Level 2.1
Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
ASAM Level 1.0
Standard Outpatient (OP)

After Treatment: Sober Living

Many people step down from inpatient rehab or PHP into transitional housing rather than returning straight home. Our guide covers costs, house rules, length of stay, and how to spot a reputable residence.

Read the Miami sober living guide

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