Entering substance use treatment for the first time can generate some anxiety, particularly because there are numerous unknowns. Patients likely have a host of questions, ranging from “What will treatment be like?” to “Will there be someone to help me 24/7?”
A great way to ease anxiety is by educating yourself about the different levels of care for substance abuse. Understanding the continuum of care helps you get a clearer picture of what treatment involves and provides insight into which level of care might be the best fit for you. While treatment centers typically assess your needs and match them with the right care level, having some knowledge beforehand can help alleviate fears and reduce anxiety. The more you know, the more empowered you'll feel throughout the process. Keep reading to learn about the different levels of addiction treatment, why these levels exist, and how to find support if you or someone you care about is dealing with substance misuse or addiction.
-Learn about the different types of addiction rehab offered at an Certiffied (AAC) drug and alcohol treatment facility. Since 2022, over 18,000 people have entered an AAC facility center starting with detox, over 27,000 starting with inpatient, and over 6,000 starting with outpatient.------
ASAM has identified five levels of care, but various sublevels are also included. The organization also offers slight differences between care for adults vs. adolescents. However, adult levels are broken down into the following groups and subgroups:3
Level 0.5 (Early Intervention Services) is designed to help people who are deemed to have a high risk of developing a substance-related problem but do not yet have a diagnosable substance use disorder (SUD). It provides prevention services, such as education about the risks of substance use and ways to avoid high-risk behaviors.5 Early intervention services may involve individual or group counseling, motivational interventions, and Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT). Early intervention services may be offered in different settings, such as primary care medical clinics, hospital emergency departments, community centers, work sites, a person’s home, and a physician’s office.5
Level 0.5 (Early Intervention Services) is designed to help people who are deemed to have a high risk of developing a substance-related problem but do not yet have a diagnosable substance use disorder (SUD). It provides prevention services, such as education about the risks of substance use and ways to avoid high-risk behaviors.5 Early intervention services may involve individual or group counseling, motivational interventions, and Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT). Early intervention services may be offered in different settings, such as primary care medical clinics, hospital emergency departments, community centers, work sites, a person’s home, and a physician’s office.5
Level 0.5 (Early Intervention Services) is designed to help people who are deemed to have a high risk of developing a substance-related problem but do not yet have a diagnosable substance use disorder (SUD). It provides prevention services, such as education about the risks of substance use and ways to avoid high-risk behaviors.5 Early intervention services may involve individual or group counseling, motivational interventions, and Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT). Early intervention services may be offered in different settings, such as primary care medical clinics, hospital emergency departments, community centers, work sites, a person’s home, and a physician’s office.5
Level 0.5 (Early Intervention Services) is designed to help people who are deemed to have a high risk of developing a substance-related problem but do not yet have a diagnosable substance use disorder (SUD). It provides prevention services, such as education about the risks of substance use and ways to avoid high-risk behaviors.5 Early intervention services may involve individual or group counseling, motivational interventions, and Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT). Early intervention services may be offered in different settings, such as primary care medical clinics, hospital emergency departments, community centers, work sites, a person’s home, and a physician’s office.5
Level 0.5 (Early Intervention Services) is designed to help people who are deemed to have a high risk of developing a substance-related problem but do not yet have a diagnosable substance use disorder (SUD). It provides prevention services, such as education about the risks of substance use and ways to avoid high-risk behaviors.5 Early intervention services may involve individual or group counseling, motivational interventions, and Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT). Early intervention services may be offered in different settings, such as primary care medical clinics, hospital emergency departments, community centers, work sites, a person’s home, and a physician’s office.5
Level 0.5 (Early Intervention Services) is designed to help people who are deemed to have a high risk of developing a substance-related problem but do not yet have a diagnosable substance use disorder (SUD). It provides prevention services, such as education about the risks of substance use and ways to avoid high-risk behaviors.5 Early intervention services may involve individual or group counseling, motivational interventions, and Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT). Early intervention services may be offered in different settings, such as primary care medical clinics, hospital emergency departments, community centers, work sites, a person’s home, and a physician’s office.5
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