Short Term alcohol and drug rehabilitation is a term used for substance abuse rehab that does not last long and usually lasts from 14 to thirty days in either an inpatient or residential rehabilitation center. Because rehab is so brief, it is an ideal option cost-wise in most cases and for people who for some reason cannot endure long-term rehabilitation.
Most short-term substance abuse rehab programs in Kemp offer intensive group and individual counseling and psychotherapy which in the context of addiction treatment is essentially relapse prevention. Because of the short time allowed for treatment services, most clients will need to go through total detox before beginning treatment services. One of the disadvantages of rehabilitation at a short-term drug rehabilitation facility is that many individuals may still be in the initial stages of withdrawal and may not be able to focus as well as someone who has stabilized and detoxed fully. This can make treatment within the specific timeframe much harder as clients may be moody and physically uncomfortable and experiencing intense physical and emotional cravings.
Relapse rates are greater with individuals who only receive short term treatment . Individuals who participate in short term substance abuse rehab and then phase into an intensive 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.