Short Term Addiction Treatment - Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programs - Dorchester, NJ.

Short Term substance abuse rehabilitation is a term used for addiction treatment that is brief, and   lasts anywhere from fourteen to thirty days in either a residential or in-patient rehab facility. Because treatment is so short, it is an ideal option cost-wise and for clients who for some reason cannot commit to long-term rehabilitation.

Most short-term drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities in Dorchester have intensive group and individual counseling and psychotherapy 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. One of the disadvantages of treatment at a short-term alcohol and drug rehabilitation center is that many individuals may still be in the initial stages 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 while experiencing intense physical and emotional cravings.

Recidivism rates are understandably higher with individuals who only go through short term rehabilitation as opposed to long term. People who participate in short term drug and alcohol rehabilitation and then transition into an outpatient program or day treatment facility at least have more of a chance of maintaining their sobriety, because they will maintain a support system while they progress in their new sober lifestyle.

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