Short Term Addiction Treatment - Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centers - Bethesda, MD.

Short Term drug and alcohol rehab is a phrase used for substance abuse rehab that does not last long and   lasts anywhere from 14 to thirty days in either a residential or in-patient rehabilitation program. Because treatment is so short, it is an ideal option cost-wise in most cases and for individuals who for some reason cannot commit to long-term treatment.

Most short-term drug rehabilitation facilities in Bethesda have group and individual counseling and psychotherapy which is essentially relapse prevention. Because of the short time clients are in treatment, most clients will need to experience full detoxification before beginning treatment services. One of the disadvantages of rehabilitation at a short-term substance abuse rehab facility is that individuals may still be in the initial stages of withdrawal and may not be able to focus as well as someone who has detoxed and stabilized completely. This can make treatment within the specific timeframe much more challenging, as people may be moody and physically uncomfortable while experiencing intense physical and emotional cravings.

Recidivism rates are higher among individuals who only get short term rehab as opposed to long term. Individuals who participate in short term drug and alcohol rehabilitation and then phase into an outpatient program or day treatment facility at least have better odds of staying sober because they will maintain a support system while they transition to a sober lifestyle.

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