After you complete the detox process, you need to be certain you are stable. This is when you are most vulnerable to relapses, which can lead to overdosing. By turning to inpatient treatment, you will have the monitoring you need to stay on track. A residential treatment program offers structure, providing a schedule you need to follow and keeping you busy and active so that you do not dwell on substance abuse. This type of treatment program can also provide medications to keep you comfortable and curb cravings, which can be a concern during treatment.  Cravings can make it difficult to focus on your therapies and recovery, so having access to medications that can curb them can make a difference. Inpatient treatment also allows you to begin building a recovery community. You get the chance to listen to others dealing with addiction, and you also get the chance to share your own experiences. Because addiction can be very isolating, support groups and group therapy are vital, and that is a part of what residential treatment offers. Another huge benefit of residential treatment is that it allows you to step away from your regular life. For people who have easy access to alcohol and drugs or who have environmental factors that trigger their addiction, this is crucial. Once you have stabilized, you can make the transition back to your regular life with our help.