Not sure which level fits
I had a coworker face something similar, and the fact that he could still work made the decision less obvious. His family initially wanted residential care, while he preferred outpatient support. What helped was having a professional assessment that looked at his gambling pattern, home environment, ability to stay safe and engaged, and need for daily structure. We also learned that 28, 60, or 90 days isn’t automatically prescribed. Alcohol rehab New York long-term residential programs gave us another perspective to compare while discussing options with his treatment team.
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That’s a really helpful perspective. I’ve seen how difficult it can be when someone is still working and functioning day to day, because it’s easy for family to underestimate how serious the gambling has become. Getting a professional assessment sounds much more useful than simply arguing over residential versus outpatient care. I also appreciated the reminder that treatment length should depend on the person, not an automatic 28, 60, or 90 days.