ADDICTION TREATMENT SETTINGS
Treatment settings vary with regard to the availability of specific treatment modalities, the degree of restricted access to substances that are likely to be abused, the availability of general medical and psychiatric care, and the overall milieu and treatment philosophy. Patients should be treated in the least restrictive setting that is likely to be safe and effective. Commonly available treatment settings include hospitals, residential treatment facilities, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs, and outpatient programs. Decisions regarding the site of care should be based on the patient's ability to cooperate with and benefit from the treatment offered, refrain from illicit use of substances, and avoid high-risk behaviors as well as the patient's need for structure and support or particular treatments that may be available only in certain settings. Patients move from one level of care to another based on these factors and an assessment of their ability to safely benefit from a different level of care.
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