It would be an understatement to suggest that millions of individuals struggle with substance use disorder. Some studies suggest more than 20 million Americans are currently affected, roughly 10% of the U.S. population living with drug or alcohol addiction.

As frightening as those numbers are, there is hope. Thousands of treatment programs across the country offer a full range of medical services for people ready to overcome addiction, and outpatient care is one of the most flexible, sustainable paths forward.

Program Overview

What Is Outpatient Treatment?

Outpatient treatment is a recovery plan designed for individuals who feel a non-residential setting is more appropriate than inpatient care. Clients recover while living in their comfortable home environment, and outpatient rehab is typically used to treat milder forms of drug and alcohol addiction.

This level of care can last anywhere from three months to an entire year. Many people choose outpatient treatment at a rehab center in South Florida, and the program’s success largely depends on the individual’s engagement with the process.

Outpatient rehab doesn’t follow a single timeline that works for everyone. The right treatment plan is the one custom-built around your goals, history, and recovery needs.

At Coastal Detox We Offer:

OP

IOP

PHP

PHP ranges from four to six weeks, and OP ranges from four to forty weeks. In OP, patients can expect about two hours of therapy each week, one hour individual and one hour group, at minimum. You are our top priority.

Investment in Recovery

How Much Does a Drug and Alcohol Outpatient Program Cost?

~$5,000

The typical cost of a three-month outpatient program. Final pricing depends on a range of factors, and we’ll help you navigate insurance and self-pay options.

Factors That Affect Outpatient Cost

Length of enrollment in the program

Amenities offered at the facility

The patient’s insurance plan

Overall size of the program

Location of the facility

Amenities offered at the facility

Unlike a residential program, outpatient care is more custom-tailored; you have more say in the length of stay and the types of therapy offered. For optimal success, follow the guidance of your clinical team.

Levels of Care

What Treatments Are Available Within Outpatient Services?

General Outpatient (OP)

4 – 40 weeks

The most flexible level of care. Patients can expect about two hours of therapy each week, one hour individual and one hour group at minimum, while maintaining work, school, and home life.

Intensive Outpatient (IOP)

Step-down or stand-alone

More structured than general OP but less restrictive than partial care. Ideal as a step-down from inpatient or as an alternative to traditional outpatient when more accountability is needed.

Partial Hospitalization (PHP)

4 – 6 weeks

The most rigorous form of outpatient treatment. Clients live at home but spend the majority of their day in clinical programming, similar in intensity to inpatient care.

Your Clinical Team

Compassionate Leaders Who’ve Walked the Path

Susan Lee, LCSW, Lead Outpatient Therapist at Coastal Detox

Susan Lee, LCSW

Susan has built her professional career around coaching individuals who are struggling, whether with a criminal background, mental health, or substance use. She is deeply committed to every person who walks through our doors, and Coastal Detox is fortunate to have her clinical leadership.

Janice Holmes, RMHCI, outpatient therapist at Coastal Detox

Janice Holmes, RMHCI

Janice became addicted to crack cocaine at 44, proof that addiction can happen to anyone. After getting sober, she committed her career to coaching people through the same problems she never thought she would face, bringing a uniquely empathetic adult-focused approach to her clients.

Evidence-Based Care

What Types of Therapy Are Available in This Program?

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

CBT helps participants identify unhealthy thought patterns and replace them with healthier coping strategies that support long-term sobriety.

Eye Movement Desensitization (EMDR)

An evidence-based therapy that helps process trauma often tied to substance use, easing the emotional weight that fuels relapse.

Motivational Interviewing

A collaborative, person-centered approach that strengthens internal motivation and commitment to lasting change.

Individual Counseling

Private one-on-one sessions where you work through the roots of substance use and build the personal tools to manage recovery.

Family Counseling

Loved ones meet with you and a clinician to repair trust, improve communication, and rebuild family dynamics damaged by addiction.

Group Counseling

A larger peer setting where you share experiences with others in recovery, practice new communication skills, and build supportive bonds.

What’s Included

1-on-1 Care Inside Our Intensive Outpatient Program

Coastal Detox’s IOP includes individualized therapy paired with the practical support that makes consistent recovery possible.

Weekly visits with psychiatry or medical provider, as needed

Transportation to and from the treatment center for local clients

Accountability through weekly UAs

Lunch provided for PHP clients

Snacks and coffee

CBT-based therapy approach

Goal setting with your clinician

Chiropractor

Art therapy

Choosing the Right Level

Outpatient vs. Inpatient Treatment

Outpatient counseling session at Coastal Detox

It can be challenging to decide which addiction treatment program is right for you, but the differences are simpler than the medical jargon makes them sound. Inpatient programs require you to stay at the facility 24/7, while outpatient programs let you live at home and attend treatment on a schedule.

Inpatient programs typically last 28 days to six months and treat the more severe end of addiction. Outpatient programs are less time-intensive each week but generally run twice as long, allowing recovery with minimal disruption to career and family.

Inpatient Treatment

Designed for intensive cases requiring around-the-clock care. Best suited when:

  • When outpatient treatment has not been successful previously
  • Substance abuse with co-occurring mental illness
  • Struggles with opioid or prescription drug addiction
  • Extensive history of alcohol or drug abuse

Outpatient Treatment

Designed for milder forms of substance abuse with minimal disruption to daily life. Typically includes:

  • Attending a support group
  • Psychiatry evaluations
  • Individual counseling sessions
  • Family sessions
  • Physical exams
  • Blood tests

Common Questions

FAQs About Outpatient Drug Rehab

Outpatient drug rehab is a non-residential treatment program that allows clients to recover from substance use while living at home. It is one of several care levels at Coastal Detox, alongside our intensive outpatient program, partial hospitalization program, residential treatment, and outpatient detox. Patients attend scheduled therapy, counseling, and medical visits throughout the week and continue with work, school, and family responsibilities.

Inpatient rehab requires clients to live at the facility 24/7 for the duration of treatment, while outpatient rehab lets clients live at home and attend treatment on a scheduled basis. Outpatient is generally a better fit for milder cases, strong support systems, and individuals who need to maintain daily responsibilities.

Outpatient is well suited for individuals with mild-to-moderate substance use, a stable home environment, strong support, and the motivation to commit to scheduled treatment. It can also serve as a step-down for clients completing inpatient care.

Outpatient programs typically last anywhere from three months to a full year. At Coastal Detox, PHP runs 4 to 6 weeks and OP runs 4 – 40 weeks, with the length tailored to each client’s progress and clinical needs.

Common modalities include individual counseling, group counseling, family therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing. Holistic options like art therapy and chiropractic care may also be available.

Yes, for the right candidate. Outpatient rehab is highly effective when the level of care matches the severity of the addiction and the client is committed to the program. Following clinical recommendations is a major factor in long-term success.

Yes. One of the primary benefits of outpatient care is that it is designed around your existing schedule. Sessions are arranged so you can continue working, attending school, and being present for your family.

Relapse is treated as part of the recovery process, not a failure. Your clinical team will reassess your treatment plan and may recommend a higher level of care, additional therapy, or medication adjustments to help you get back on track safely.
Begin Your Fresh Start

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We encourage anyone willing to change their life for the better. If you’re ready for long-term sobriety, explore our outpatient drug rehab center today.