Short Term Addiction Treatment - Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Centers - Altoona, IA.

Short Term drug and alcohol rehabilitation is a phrase used to mean substance abuse treatment that is brief, and   lasts anywhere from 14 to thirty days in either an inpatient or residential treatment facility. Because rehab is not long, it is an ideal option cost-wise and for people who can't commit to long-term rehab.

Most short-term alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers in Altoona have intensive psychotherapy and individual/group counseling which in the context of addiction treatment is basically relapse prevention. Because of the short time allowed for treatment services, most people will need to be fully detoxed before beginning treatment services. One of the disadvantages of treatment at a short-term alcohol and drug rehabilitation program is that many clients may still be experiencing the beginning stages of withdrawal and may be more unfocused than someone who has stabilized and detoxed fully. This can make treatment within the specific timeframe much more challenging, as clients may be moody and physically uncomfortable and experiencing intense cravings.

Relapse rates are understandably higher with clients who only receive short term rehabilitation as opposed to long term. Individuals who participate in short term drug and alcohol rehabilitation and then phase into an intensive outpatient program or day rehab program at least have a better chance of maintaining their sobriety, because they will keep up a support system while they progress in their new sober lifestyle.

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