Short Term drug and alcohol rehab is a term used for addiction rehab that is brief, and lasts anywhere from fourteen to thirty days in either a residential or in-patient treatment facility. Because rehab is so short, it is a great financial option in most cases and for clients who cannot endure long-term rehab.
Most short-term drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities in Macy have intensive group and individual counseling and psychotherapy which in the context of addiction treatment is essentially relapse prevention. Because of the short time clients are in treatment, most people will need to experience full detoxification before beginning treatment. One of the disadvantages of rehab at a short-term substance abuse rehabilitation facility is that people may still be experiencing the beginning phases of withdrawal and may be more unfocused than someone who has detoxed and stabilized completely. This can make rehabilitation within the specific timeframe much harder as people may be moody and physically uncomfortable and experiencing intense physical and emotional cravings.
Relapse rates are understandably greater among people who only go through short term rehab as opposed to long term. Clients who participate in short term drug rehabilitation and then transition into an intensive outpatient program or day rehab program at least have better odds of staying sober because they will keep up a support system while they progress in their new sober lifestyle.