What to Expect at a Partial Hospitalization Program in New Jersey

Why the Partial Hospitalization Program Just Makes Sense

Addiction is a battle. Whether you are struggling with substance abuse yourself or someone you love is, it may be the biggest challenge you ever face. Fortunately, it’s not something you have to face alone. The right addiction treatment center can make all the difference. Blue Star Recovery offers the ideal Partial Hospitalization Program in New Jersey to set you up for success in recovery.

The Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is one of the most popular forms of addiction treatment in New Jersey, and for some very good reasons. Many people need a medical detox before beginning rehab, but after that phase is finished, most people don’t require the 24-hour medical supervision of residential drug treatment.

Here’s what to expect at a Partial Hospitalization Program in New Jersey from start to finish:

What to Expect in a NJ Partial Hospitalization Program

In a addiction treatment PHP in NJ, you benefit from a full 6-hour day of treatment and therapy, five times a week, similar to inpatient treatment. But, you don’t sleep overnight in a medical facility. You have the freedom to return to a cozy sober living environment, or your own house.

Our PHP in New Jersey offers diverse addiction treatment services, including group and individualized therapy, and dual diagnosis care for co-occurring disorders, like depression and or medication-assisted treatment (MAT).

Naturally, relapse prevention and comprehensive aftercare planning is all part of the package here, too. We do more than just treat addiction in our NJ PHP. We help people build solid foundations for long-term recovery.

What to expect in PHP addiction treatment at Blue Star Recovery:

Full treatment days without overnight stays.
Dual diagnosis care and treatment for depression, anxiety and more.
Individualized treatment plans that fit your unique needs.
Relapse prevention and robust aftercare support for lasting recovery.

Who Should Consider PHP in New Jersey?

Partial Hospitalization treatment for substance abuse is a great fit for people who don’t need 24-hour medical supervision while in rehab. If you require a medical detox, we can help there, too. Blue Star Recovery will arrange a safe and comfortable medical detox for you with our trusted partner program.

If you’re using health insurance like most people, there’s a good chance you will be covered for more treatment days in PHP than you would in detox or residential treatment. If you are self-paying for treatment, outpatient addiction treatment, like PHP in New Jersey, is generally more affordable than residential rehab is.

Who should attend PHP addiction treatment at Blue Star Recovery?

People who need more addiction treatment than an IOP or OP offers.
Someone who doesn’t need overnight medical supervision in rehab.
Those who prefer to sleep at home in their own bed rather than at the rehab.
People who’ve already completed medical detox and residential treatment.
Someone self-paying for rehab who wants more treatment for their money.

How Does Blue Star Recovery’s PHP in New Jersey Work?

If you are looking for addiction treatment in New Jersey, understanding how PHP treatment works will help you make an informed decision for yourself or your loved one.

During PHP in NJ, you can expect the following services:

Comprehensive Substance Use Disorder Assessment

At Blue Star Recovery, our PHP begins with an thorough drug and alcohol assessment. Our licensed addiction specialists will ask you questions about your physical and mental health as well as your history of drug and alcohol use. We then use your answers to create an individualized treatment plan tailor made to fit your needs.

Individual and Group Counseling

Once your personal addiction treatment plan is created, you’ll begin addressing the root causes of your substance use disorder. This is done using evidence-based behavioral therapies, which are researched and proven to be effective in managing substance use disorders.

Examples of evidence-based therapies for substance use disorders include:[2]

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Motivational interviewing (MI)
Contingency management (CM)
12-step facilitation therapy
The matrix model
Family behavior therapy

During PHP, you’ll engage in both individual counseling and group therapy. One-on-one therapy is ideal for overcoming traumatic experiences and learning more about how substance use has impacted your life. On the other hand, group therapy can teach you how to use healthy coping skills and equip you with the life skills you need to be successful.

Specialty Services

The PHP at Blue Star Recovery is known for it’s specialized care approach. For example, our robust dual diagnosis treatment approach can identify and treat co-occurring disorders, like depression, anxiety and PTSD. Targeting these conditions during addiction treatment is one of the secrets to building more durable recovery.

Another example: If you have an opioid or alcohol use disorder, your treatment team may suggest medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to manage cravings in early recovery.

Specialized addiction care that makes customized treatment plans possible is just one of the factors that makes Blue Star Recovery a standout among NJ drug and alcohol rehabs.

Relapse Prevention and Aftercare

Before you complete PHP treatment, you’ll engage in relapse prevention planning. This process helps you learn how to identify triggers for relapse and equips you with the coping strategies you need to stay sober. You’ll also create a plan of action to use in case you experience a reoccurrence of substance use in the future. Education and aftercare support are the two pillars of solid relapse prevention planning.

The best PHPs in New Jersey offer the following types of aftercare services:

Continuing outpatient therapy
Medication management and/or MAT
Access to an alumni support group
Referrals to further treatment or sober living programs
Recommendations on local support groups
Case management services like vocational training and other life skills assistance

Begin Your Journey at Blue Star Recovery in NJ

If you or a loved one suffers from a substance use disorder, don’t wait to seek help. The sooner you begin, the sooner you start moving toward the brighter future you deserve. At Blue Star Recovery, our trusted addiction care programs help people build solid foundations for durable recovery.

Find out how Blue Star Recovery can help create a better future.

Let’s talk.

References:

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): Highlights for the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health
Science Direct: Evidence-based practices for substance use disorders