Recovery

Inpatient treatment is treatment for addiction that takes place in a controlled environment such as a hospital or clinic. The patient is checked into the hospital and remains there until treatment has ended.

Outpatient treatment is medical attention that does not include an overnight stay at a hospital.

Involuntary treatment

Before a person can be delivered to an emergency receiving facility for an examination or evaluation by appropriate medical professionals as to any need for involuntary treatment, in the opinion of the court, a doctor issuing a certificate, or a law enforcement officer under appropriate circumstances, the observed facts must indicate that the patient meets one of the following definitions of Inpatient or Outpatient (referred to herein as "Inpatient Treatment Standards" and "Outpatient Treatment Standards.")

Formerly, the facts on which police action, a doctor's certificate or a court order was based had to meet the standards for inpatient treatment as defined by the Code. Essentially, these demand a finding that the person is a danger either to himself or others. A change in the law, i.e. in the definitions of "involuntary treatment" and "mentally ill person requiring involuntary treatment", allows a doctor's certificate, police delivery or a Probate Court emergency order to apprehend to be based on the person's meeting involuntary inpatient treatment or outpatient treatment.  More

Inpatient vs. Outpatient

In-patient or outpatient treatment? Which should you choose?

Well it all depends on your situation and also what type of treatment is available. Some treatment facilities are wonderful at treating patients on an outpatient basis, while other excel at in-patient treatment. The trick is to know what exactly you need. This is where a therapist can help. You need to find one whom you can trust to give you the necessary advice.

In-patient treatment can be extremely expensive. On top of that, you may need to stay a fairly long time. What happens when you finally leave and re-enter the real world? If the treatment facility has a re-integration plan, the relapses are less likely. If you simply leave the facility without any further support, the risk of a relapse increases significantly.

On the other side of the coin, outpatient treatment facilities tend to be less costly, but you have to return to your regular environment each evening. For some patients, this can be risky, since the contributing factors to their disorder may be their home environment. These outpatients may be able to cope better in the long run then in-patient. Since they have always been exposed to the real world, they may be better able to adapt to their new ways of eating etc. successfully.

There is not right or wrong way of treating a disorder. Each individual is different and their needs need to be assessed on their own.

Linkage

Treatment options; help is available ED referral

Academy for Eating Disorders; provides inpatient and outpatient care information More

National Eating Disorders Association; search for eating disorder treatments nationwide More

BUPA eating disorder treatment information More

Something Fishy's Treatment Finder More

A centre based in London, England for the treatment of eating disorders More

Treatment for an eating disorder will consist of a number of components, which include:

• Comprehensive Assessment
  • Physical exam - A full assessment will start with a physical exam to assess an individual’s current state of health and to uncover any immediate health risks.
  • Nutritional counseling - The nutritionist will work with the patient on an eating plan, and, hopefully, provide them with knowledge and information about healthy diet and nutrition.
  • Psychiatric evaluation - A review by a mental health professional is important for understanding the patient’s mental and emotional state and should include a review of the patient’s family history and personal background. Oftentimes, a person with an eating disorder may have suffered some form of trauma or abuse or be suffering from another psychiatric disorder.
• Coordinated Care Plan – A coordinated care plan will outline the interaction of different types of therapy and care for the patient. Each patient’s plan should suit their disorder, current state of health and mental outlook. Treatment should include a psychiatrist or psychologist, a nutritionist, a doctor, and perhaps a family therapist if family issues are involved. Treatment may initially focus on establishing healthier eating patterns and stabilizing health problems first, and then move on to treat the affiliated family and psychological problems.
• Psychotherapy – Some type of counseling or therapy should be incorporated in the treatment plan for an individual with an eating disorder. Oftentimes, family or group therapy is recommended in addition to individual therapy.
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy – This type of therapy focuses on helping the patient change their thinking and the behaviors that result from their thinking. Therapy might focus on self esteem issues as well as rigid definitions of beauty as it relates to weight and body type.
  • Interpersonal therapy – Interpersonal therapy focuses on a patient’s relationships and life situation.
• Inpatient treatment or hospitalization – If a patient’s health is at risk, inpatient treatment may be necessary. Treating the health and malnutrition issues immediately is vital, and a live-in center or hospital will allow more complete control over the beginning of the recovery process.
• Medication – Medication is commonly used for the treatment of bulimia and sometimes in the later phases of recovery for anorexia.

Helpful Links

Health Care information resources More

The eating disorder referral and information center provides information and treatment resources for all forms of eating disorders More

Referrals and resources for individuals with eating disorders More

Eating Disorder Referrel and Information Center More 

Addiction Intervention Resources; treatment centers More  

Alchololism addiction and mental health help, addiction treatment information & support for eating disorders More

The Renfrew Center Foundation; conducting research into the pathology and recovery patterns of people with eating disorders and educating policy makers to remove barriers to treatment More

Rogers Memorial Hospital, nation's only residental eating disorder program for (men & women) click here or call 1-800-767-4411 

Pale Reflections, an eating disorder community is proudly sponsored by Milestones in recovery, offering eating disorders treatment in tranquil, residential settings More

Self-Injury and eating disorder treatment (U.S. and UK) More 

The eating disorder resource centre featuring information on eating disorders, the Eating Disorder Association treatment, and recovery stories More 

Westwind Eating Disorder Recovery Centre (Canada) Counseling and treatment offered Monday through Friday, with lodging available. Information on the program, benefits, home setting (including photographs) More

New Realities eating disorders recovery centre More  

Addiction Intervention, our comprehensive approach to the treatment of addictions and eating disorders is based on a proven 12-step model of recovery More

Eating Disorders Foundation of Victoria; provies information, knowledge, support and resources in order to encourage resilience and recovery and lessen the impact of the eating disorder on the individual (Australia)  More

Eating Disorders Resource, the clearing house for eating disorders news, research, and reports; families and individuals in recovery are welcomed More