Understanding PHP
Partial hospitalization occupies the middle ground between inpatient and outpatient care. At ASAM Level 2.5, PHP provides intensive daily treatment with medical monitoring while allowing patients to sleep at home or in a sober living environment. This structure supports patients transitioning from inpatient care or those who need more support than standard outpatient offers.
Who Benefits From PHP?
PHP is ideal for patients stepping down from inpatient, those with stable housing but significant treatment needs, and individuals who need medication monitoring but not 24-hour supervision. It provides the therapeutic intensity of residential care with the independence of outpatient living.
Sources & References
- [1] ASAM. The ASAM Criteria. 2013.
- [2] SAMHSA. Treatment Locator Data. 2024.