Choosing Long-Term Rehab Over Shorter Programs
The common approach to rehab is typically one that lasts a relatively short period of time, but that may be changing; recent news reports suggest that either long term rehab programs or shorter programs with a transitional period may actually be more beneficial to those struggling with addiction. When it comes to recovery from active addiction, the rehab program selected by the patient or his or her family may be the difference between success and failure in sobriety.
Differences Between Short and Long-Term Rehab
Short-term rehab typically lasts anywhere from 28 to 90 days, and while this period of time may be enough to help some addicts take their first steps toward a true recovery, it is often not enough time to make sobriety a habit. Long-term programs often last 120 to 180 days or longer, which ensures that clients have had plenty of practice when it comes to making better choices.
Not only does long-term rehab occur in specific stages, but it also affords patients the opportunity to plan for life after rehab. While the period following rehab may not necessarily be the first thought in the minds of the client and his or her support people, it is …