Short Term Addiction Treatment - Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centers - Lehigh Valley, PA.

Short Term substance abuse rehab is a phrase used for addiction treatment that does not last long and usually lasts   from 14 to thirty days in either a residential or in-patient treatment facility. Because rehab is so brief, it is an ideal option cost-wise in most cases and for individuals who for some reason cannot endure long-term treatment.

Most short-term alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs in Lehigh Valley offer intensive psychotherapy and individual/group counseling which in the context of addiction treatment is basically relapse prevention. Because of the brief time allowed for treatment services, most clients will need to go through total detox before beginning services. One of the disadvantages of rehabilitation at a short-term substance abuse rehab program is that many clients may still be in the beginning phases of withdrawal and may not be able to focus as well as someone who has detoxed and stabilized fully. This can make treatment within the specific timeframe much harder as clients may be moody and physically uncomfortable while experiencing intense cravings.

Recidivism rates are higher with clients who only go through short term rehab as opposed to long term. People who participate in short term substance abuse rehabilitation and then transition into an outpatient program or day treatment center 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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