Short Term Addiction Treatment - Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Centers - Columbia, VA.

Short Term drug and alcohol rehabilitation is a term used to mean substance abuse rehab that is brief, and usually lasts anywhere from 14 to 30 days in either a residential or in-patient rehabilitation center. Because rehab is so short, it is a great financial option and for individuals who cannot commit to long-term rehabilitation.

Most short-term substance abuse rehabilitation centers in Columbia offer intensive group and individual counseling and psychotherapy which is essentially relapse prevention. Because of the short time allowed for treatment services, most people will need to experience full detoxification before beginning treatment services. One of the disadvantages of rehabilitation at a short-term alcohol and drug rehabilitation program is that many individuals may still be experiencing the initial phases of withdrawal and may be more unfocused than someone who has stabilized and detoxed completely. This can make rehab within the timeframe much harder as people may be moody and physically uncomfortable while experiencing intense physical and emotional cravings.

Recidivism rates are greater with individuals who only receive short term treatment as opposed to long term. People who participate in short term alcohol and drug rehab and then phase into an intensive outpatient program or day treatment program 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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