Short Term Addiction Treatment - Alcohol and Drug Treatment Programs - Athens, ME.

Short Term drug and alcohol rehabilitation is a phrase used to mean substance abuse treatment that is brief, and usually lasts   from 14 to 30 days in either a residential or in-patient rehabilitation program. Because rehab is so brief, it is a great financial option in most cases and for people who for some reason can't endure long-term rehabilitation.

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

Recidivism rates are understandably greater with individuals who only get short term treatment as opposed to long term. Individuals who participate in short term substance abuse rehabilitation and then transition into an outpatient program or day rehab center have more of a chance of staying sober because they will keep up a support system while they progress in their new sober lifestyle.

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