Making the decision to go to rehabilitation to break your drug addiction is a hard enough decision, but you also must decide whether to go to an inpatient or outpatient facility. This is a decision that will also affect your family and friends, as well as the amount of freedom that you will have while in rehab. Choosing which type of facility is right for you is dependent on a few different factors such as cost, your level of addiction, and any medical issues that may coincide with the detoxification process. You may find that at the beginning you will want to go to an inpatient facility to detox and get your life in order, then go to an outpatient center to learn how to manage your addiction in real life situations. The Benefits of an Inpatient Center   Inpatient centers are the most prevalent type of rehabilitation facilities. In this type of facility, a patient undergoes treatment for a determined amount of time, between 28 to 90 days. During this process, the patient will have to be monitored through withdrawal and will be taught how they can beat their addiction. Those who may have mental or health problems in addition to their addiction are prime candidates for inpatient facilities because they are able to be closely monitored throughout their recovery process. An inpatient facility is beneficial for addicts because it allows them to get away from bad influences and…