Inpatient drug rehab, also known as residential drug rehab, is a treatment option for people that need a change of environment and a more aggressive intervention while in treatment. Inpatient treatment in Iona typically lasts anywhere from 1 month to several months, and some programs provide both short and long term rehabilitation options. Some inpatient programs provide both drug free and medically assisted detoxification services, although some only accept people who have been safely detoxed at a detox program prior to arrival.
In inpatient drug rehab, it is much like a small community of staff and clients all working collectively through the process of recovery. Professional staff do a careful assessment of the client's treatment needs, and a rehabilitation strategy is put forth that will involve counseling, therapy, psychotherapy, holistic treatment, etc. dependent upon what rehabilitation methodology the rehab center is employing. Many inpatient programs implement the 12 steps, whereas others utilize a therapeutic behavioral approach, which may incorporate more advanced therapies and psychotherapies.
Inpatient drug rehab also reduces many of the risks associated with relapse, because the client is under constant supervision in a clean and sober environment, and won't have access to any of the drug using friends who influenced, supported or approved of their drug use.