Whenever we're asked, "How long will my drug rehab take? Will 30
days be enough?" we have to reply that there's no easy answer to that.
Everyone's substance abuse situation is different, and there's no way to
know in advance what all the factors are that need to be addressed. The
only answer is: it will take as long as it takes for you to get through
your drug rehab.
There have been quite a number of studies of various kinds to determine how the success and/or failure rates of rehab are affected by the length of time of the addicted person stays in the program. The problem with most such studies is that no two rehab programs are the same, just as no two addicts have the same problems, even when they're addicted to the same substance. Yet in spite of all these differences, studies have shown that for almost all addictions requiring rehab, the longer an addict spends in rehab dealing with his or her unique issues and deep-seated reasons that contributed to the addiction, the more successful are the results. Not a single study we reviewed found that a 30-day program could be as effective as 90 days in the majority of cases. In study after study, more time in drug rehab was shown to be more beneficial.
One study in particular found that the two most successful factors for alcohol rehab are,
1) how soon the addict enters rehab after addiction begins, and
2) how long the addict stays in the program. The earlier an alcoholic got into alcohol rehab, the more successful it was in both short-term and long-term results. And the longer he or she stayed with the rehab program, it proved more successful than for those who left earlier.
That study pointed out the vital importance of catching the addiction as soon as possible so rehab can begin as soon as possible. And waiting even another day or week not only adds to the risk of having the most successful rehab you can, it invites the possibility of some cataclysmic event - accidents, arrests - before you even have a chance at rehab.
These findings were apparent regardless of any other factors noted, including the settings, content, methods and services provided by the alcohol rehab program. Although inpatient treatment has been found more successful than outpatient treatment generally, this study suggests that the earlier you're in and the longer you stay, the better it will be regardless of the type of program. And there's no reason to think this wouldn't also be true in a drug rehab situation as well.
If you are interested in the best results from your rehab program, forget about the 30 days or any number of days. Whether it's for yourself or someone you care about, these are the two things to consider: the sooner into drug rehab the better and the longer in the rehab program the better. If you have questions about which type of drug rehab would be best for you, contact an experienced rehab program counselor for guidance. They can help you ensure you get into a successful drug rehab program.
There have been quite a number of studies of various kinds to determine how the success and/or failure rates of rehab are affected by the length of time of the addicted person stays in the program. The problem with most such studies is that no two rehab programs are the same, just as no two addicts have the same problems, even when they're addicted to the same substance. Yet in spite of all these differences, studies have shown that for almost all addictions requiring rehab, the longer an addict spends in rehab dealing with his or her unique issues and deep-seated reasons that contributed to the addiction, the more successful are the results. Not a single study we reviewed found that a 30-day program could be as effective as 90 days in the majority of cases. In study after study, more time in drug rehab was shown to be more beneficial.
One study in particular found that the two most successful factors for alcohol rehab are,
1) how soon the addict enters rehab after addiction begins, and
2) how long the addict stays in the program. The earlier an alcoholic got into alcohol rehab, the more successful it was in both short-term and long-term results. And the longer he or she stayed with the rehab program, it proved more successful than for those who left earlier.
That study pointed out the vital importance of catching the addiction as soon as possible so rehab can begin as soon as possible. And waiting even another day or week not only adds to the risk of having the most successful rehab you can, it invites the possibility of some cataclysmic event - accidents, arrests - before you even have a chance at rehab.
These findings were apparent regardless of any other factors noted, including the settings, content, methods and services provided by the alcohol rehab program. Although inpatient treatment has been found more successful than outpatient treatment generally, this study suggests that the earlier you're in and the longer you stay, the better it will be regardless of the type of program. And there's no reason to think this wouldn't also be true in a drug rehab situation as well.
If you are interested in the best results from your rehab program, forget about the 30 days or any number of days. Whether it's for yourself or someone you care about, these are the two things to consider: the sooner into drug rehab the better and the longer in the rehab program the better. If you have questions about which type of drug rehab would be best for you, contact an experienced rehab program counselor for guidance. They can help you ensure you get into a successful drug rehab program.
Rod MacTaggart is a freelance writer that contributes articles on health.
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