The North Carolina Inpatient Treatment Program provides 24/7, structured residential care for individuals with severe or chronic substance use disorders. Designed for those who require a highly supportive, immersive environment to begin or stabilize recovery, inpatient treatment offers medical oversight, behavioral therapy, and comprehensive rehabilitation services.
This level of care is regulated by the NC Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services (DMH/DD/SAS) and may fulfill requirements for court orders, DWI charges, probation conditions, or as a referral from outpatient or emergency services.
Inpatient care includes:
- 24/7 clinical supervision and support
- Medical detoxification, when needed
- Comprehensive assessment and individualized treatment planning
- Daily individual and group therapy
- Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) options
- Mental health and co-occurring disorder support
- Relapse prevention and coping skills training
- Family therapy and involvement (when appropriate)
- Discharge planning and referral to aftercare programs
- Inpatient programs are typically recommended for individuals who:
- Have failed to maintain sobriety in outpatient settings
- Require medical detoxification or monitoring
- Present a high risk of relapse or overdose
- Are facing legal consequences without immediate intervention
- Have co-occurring mental health concerns that need stabilization
The duration of inpatient treatment may vary, typically lasting between 14 to 90 days, depending on clinical needs, legal mandates, or progress through recovery milestones.
Upon completion, participants often transition into SACOT, SAIOP, or other outpatient levels of care. Certificates of completion may be provided for submission to courts, probation officers, or the NC DMV as part of treatment compliance documentation.
To locate licensed providers for inpatient treatment, visit Online Class Advisor’s North Carolina Inpatient Directory, which includes facilities offering gender-specific care, dual diagnosis programs, and adolescent services.