Once you decide that you need addiction treatment, you are already on your way to recovery. The following steps of determining what kind of treatment you need and where can seem daunting, but they don’t have to be. There are great options available to you. Some resources can help you choose between an inpatient or outpatient, long-term or short-term clinical program.
At Pennsylvania Adult & Teen Challenge (PAATC), we offer a range of drug and alcohol rehab options, including short-term inpatient drug rehab. Reach out to us today to let us know what you are thinking, find out more about what is available, and get help in taking the first steps. You can dial 844.442.8673 or fill out our online form, and we’ll get back to you.
Who Is a Candidate for Short-Term Treatment?
Short-term inpatient drug rehab, which includes medically supervised detox, usually lasts fewer than 60 days, with an average of about 30. This treatment option is not ideal for those with severe addictions to meth, heroin, or prescription opiates. However, it works well for other moderate addictions, especially when followed up by an outpatient program.
If the factors below pertain to you, you are likely an ideal candidate for an inpatient short-term clinical program:
- You medically qualify for inpatient treatment.
- Your outside commitments make a long-term program challenging.
- You live close enough to the rehab center that you will be able to continue treatment once you step down into an outpatient program.
- You have insurance or financial means for short-term residential treatment.
Three Benefits of Short-Term Inpatient Rehab
There are so many addiction treatment programs and protocols available to you that it can be challenging to decide which is best. Consider the three benefits below if a short-term inpatient drug rehab program is on your list of possibilities:
- More intensive care-In residential rehab, you are more able to focus intensely on the beginning of recovery. With short-term inpatient addiction treatment, you have the benefit of returning to your responsibilities sooner. However, this treatment option still allows you to jump-start your recovery with immersive treatments. When you step down to an outpatient program, you will find that you are more equipped to manage your sobriety.
- Less disruptive-Finding a middle ground between a long-term residential program and an entirely outpatient program helps many people balance their need for an immersive experience with their job, school, family, and other commitments. If you can make 30 days of inpatient rehab work for you, you still get the benefits of the residential program. You can then return to life a few months earlier than you would in a long-term program.
- Better treatment outcomes-Any time that you spend in residential addiction treatment results in improved long-term recovery outcomes. However, that does not mean that outpatient rehab is not worthwhile. This treatment option works well for many thousands in recovery every year. If you are considering your options and have some flexibility regarding residential rehab, improve your odds by saying yes to short-term inpatient treatment.
Learn More About Short-Term Inpatient Drug Rehab At Paatc
At PAATC, we will walk you through the steps for enrolling and getting the most out of our short-term addiction treatment program. You can expect the following:
- A thorough intake in which our team will evaluate your substance use, physical, and mental health history
- A personalized treatment plan that meets your needs
- Evidence-based treatments such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy
- Trauma-informed care
- Group support opportunities including group therapy and 12-step or other peer support options
- Family engagement in therapy as appropriate
Reach out today to learn more about short-term detox and inpatient drug rehab at PAATC. Our staff will answer any questions you have. To learn more, call 844.442.8673 or fill out our online form.
