So you were thinking "expensive inpatient" vs. free peer support group meetings? I can't see how that's not apples and oranges, even more so than IOPs vs. free peer support group meetings, which is what I presumed you were thinking. If you need the intensity, focus and especially change of venue available in an inpatient program, then that's what you need. If you can get by with weekly or even multiple times a week community support group meetings, great, and you've saved hassle and money. Even better if you can just decide to stop drinking and stop. Different levels for different needs.
