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Levels of Care for Addiction and Dual Diagnosis

It’s a disservice to patients and their loved ones to shuffle them through predetermined levels of care based on bed availability rather than their actual needs. This trend often expedites the care cycle, accelerating the timeline into outpatient care when residential or inpatient care is still necessary for additional support. This approach rarely truly serves the patient’s needs, but often aligns with the business model of most treatment centers.

We’re redefining the patient experience through deeply personal connections and highly effective interventions, facilitating meaningful and holistic outcomes.

iRely Recovery matches your level of care to your actual clinical needs, not our convenience. Our continuum includes sub-acute withdrawal management and comprehensive residential treatment for both addiction and co-occurring conditions. We assess your substance use severity, mental health stability, social support, and co-occurring medical needs to determine the right intensity of care. iRely Recovery provides individualized level of care recommendations based on ASAM treatment levels and your unique recovery requirements.[1]

Your recovery deserves precision, not guesswork. Discover the specific levels of care below that provide the exact support you need.

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Detox

iRely Recovery provides sub-acute medically supervised detoxification with 24/7 care and support to ensure safety and comfort during withdrawal. Our clinically managed withdrawal uses evidence-based protocols with periodic assessments and medication management when necessary. The detox process lasts three to 10 days, managing mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms through medical and therapeutic support without requiring hospital-level intensive medical monitoring for most patients.

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Residential Treatment

Residential treatment at iRely Recovery offers comprehensive inpatient care in a luxurious 11-bed facility for seven to 90 days, with an average stay of 30 days. Treatment combines individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. The program addresses substance abuse and co-occurring mental health conditions while building life skills, coping mechanisms, and relapse prevention strategies in a supportive therapeutic community environment.

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Aftercare & Alumni Programs

Aftercare services include case management and health equity planning to support long-term recovery success beyond residential treatment. iRely Recovery’s alumni program features social media engagement, online communities, monthly events like dinners and meetings, and ongoing peer support networks. The program helps graduates maintain connections, prevent isolation, and continue building on treatment foundations through structured social activities and community involvement that reinforce recovery-focused lifestyle changes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Levels of Care For Substance Abuse

What are the levels of care, and how do they affect my treatment plan?

Your level of care determines the intensity and setting of your addiction treatment based on the ASAM criteria of your assessment. Healthcare providers evaluate your substance use disorder severity, withdrawal symptoms, co-occurring disorders, and support system to recommend appropriate treatment options.

iRely Recovery offers a continuum of care including detoxification, residential treatment, and aftercare services. Your level of treatment may step down from intensive inpatient services to outpatient programs as you progress through recovery.

How do you determine what level of care I need for my substance use disorder?

Our clinicians use the ASAM treatment levels to evaluate six dimensions: withdrawal management needs, biomedical conditions, emotional/behavioral complications, readiness to change, relapse potential, and recovery environment.[2] This comprehensive evaluation determines whether you need medically monitored detox, residential treatment, intensive outpatient programs, or partial hospitalization services. Healthcare providers consider the substance(s) used, co-occurring disorders, and your support system when developing your personalized treatment plan and level of treatment recommendations.

What’s the difference between residential treatment and intensive outpatient programs?

Residential treatment provides 24-hour care in an inpatient setting with on-site medical supervision, group therapy, family therapy, and comprehensive behavioral health services. Intensive outpatient (IOP) allows you to live at home while attending structured treatment sessions several times per week. Residential programs offer higher supervision for severe substance abuse or co-occurring disorders, while IOP provides flexibility for those with stable support systems and less complex treatment needs.

How long does each level of care last in your treatment program?

Detox typically lasts three to 10 days with medically managed withdrawal symptoms, while residential treatment ranges from seven to 90 days with an average 30-day stay. Intensive outpatient programs and partial hospitalization services may continue for several months. Your treatment providers regularly assess progress and adjust your level of treatment, potentially stepping down to less intensive outpatient services as recovery skills strengthen.

What happens when I transition between different levels of care?

iRely Recovery provides seamless transitions within our continuum of care, from detoxification to residential treatment to aftercare services. Case management coordinates step-down planning, connecting you to appropriate outpatient programs, support groups, and follow-up services. Treatment providers ensure continuity by sharing treatment plans and progress with your next level of care. We also facilitate referrals to community resources, peer support networks, and ongoing behavioral health services to maintain recovery momentum throughout the treatment process.

What types of withdrawal management and detox services do you provide?

iRely Recovery offers sub-acute detoxification and clinically managed withdrawal management for various substances, including opioids, alcohol, and benzodiazepines. Our medically monitored detox provides 24-hour care with periodic assessments, medication management when necessary, and evidence-based protocols to safely manage withdrawal symptoms.

Unlike medically managed intensive inpatient detox, our sub-acute level focuses on supportive care without hospital-level medical intervention, making it appropriate for most patients requiring withdrawal management services.

How do you support families and loved ones throughout different levels of care?

Family therapy is integrated across all ASAM levels at iRely Recovery, involving loved ones in the treatment process from detox through residential care and aftercare planning. Healthcare providers educate family members about substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, and recovery support strategies. Our treatment facility offers family contracts, support groups, and case management services to help families understand their role in supporting recovery.

We also connect families to community resources and peer support networks for ongoing assistance throughout the continuum of care. Family involvement continues through our alumni programs, where loved ones participate in monthly events and ongoing support activities that reinforce long-term recovery success.

Sources

[1][2] American Society of Addiction Medicine. (2022). About the ASAM Criteria. American Society of Addiction Medicine. https://www.asam.org/asam-criteria/about-the-asam-criteria on May 23, 2025