Short Term Addiction Treatment - Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs - California, PA.

Short Term drug rehab is a term used for substance abuse treatment that does not last long and usually lasts   from fourteen to thirty days in either a residential or in-patient rehabilitation center. Because rehabilitation is so brief, it is an ideal option cost-wise and for people who for some reason can't commit to long-term rehab.

Most short-term drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities in California 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 individuals will need to go through total detox before beginning services. One of the disadvantages of rehabilitation at a short-term drug and alcohol rehab center is that many individuals 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 rehabilitation within the specific timeframe much harder as clients may be moody and physically uncomfortable and experiencing intense physical and emotional cravings.

Relapse rates are higher among clients who only get short term treatment as opposed to long term. People who participate in short term drug and alcohol rehabilitation and then transition into an outpatient program or day rehabilitation center at least have better odds of maintaining their sobriety, because they will keep up a support system while they progress in their new sober lifestyle.

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