Short Term Addiction Treatment - Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers - State College, PA.

Short Term drug and alcohol rehab is a phrase used for substance abuse rehab that does not last long and usually lasts anywhere from 14 to 30 days in either an inpatient or residential rehabilitation center. Because rehabilitation is not long, it is an ideal option cost-wise in most cases and for clients who for some reason cannot endure long-term rehabilitation.

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

Recidivism rates are understandably greater among clients who only get short term rehab as opposed to long term. Individuals who participate in short term drug and alcohol rehabilitation and then transition into an intensive outpatient program or day rehab program at least have more of a chance of staying sober because they will maintain a support system while they transition to a sober lifestyle.

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