Short Term substance abuse rehab is a phrase used to mean substance abuse rehab that is brief, and lasts anywhere from fourteen to 30 days in either an inpatient or residential treatment center. Because rehabilitation is not long, it is an ideal option cost-wise in most cases and for clients who can't endure long-term rehab.
Most short-term drug and alcohol rehab facilities in Egan offer intensive group and individual counseling and psychotherapy 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 experience full detoxification before beginning services. One of the disadvantages of rehab at a short-term substance abuse rehab facility is that clients may still be in the beginning stages 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 physically uncomfortable and moody while experiencing intense cravings.
Recidivism rates are understandably higher with people who only receive short term treatment . Clients who participate in short term alcohol and drug rehabilitation and then transition into an intensive outpatient program or day rehabilitation facility at least have more of a chance of maintaining their sobriety, because they will keep up a support system while they transition to a sober lifestyle.