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How long will it take to break free of a drug or alcohol addiction? There is no simple answer to this question. Some people do just fine in a program that lasts 30 days or less. Others, however, require longer treatment. Long-term rehab centers that feature programs lasting 90 days or more prove to be the best option for many addictions.

4 Minute Read | Published Oct 05 2023 | Updated Oct 05 2023
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Factors in Choosing the Length of Treatment

When considering long-term drug rehab facilities, the two main factors to consider are the length of time that the addict has been hooked on drugs and the specific drug to which the addict has been addicted. Professional addiction specialists note that short-term rehab is not generally very effective for those individuals who have suffered from an addiction for years. If the addiction has lasted many years, it is likely that the addict will have been in short-term rehab several times already with little to no success. In such cases, only a long-term inpatient drug rehab will prove effective. The addict needs extended time away from the drug of choice in an environment conducive to recovery so that the drug cannot be accessed and a relapse cannot occur.

In addition to the length of time related to the addiction, the type of drug is important to consider when looking into long-term rehab. In recent years, there has been an increase in addiction rates to opioid painkillers. Successful recovery from an addiction to these substances is far more likely when treatment occurs in long-term drug rehabilitation centers than in short-term programs. Other drug addictions, such as an addiction to cocaine or crack, may also be more effectively treated in a long-term setting. At BetterAddictionCare, our addiction care specialists can help you determine whether long-term or short-term treatment is a better option for your needs.

Helping You Achieve Sobriety

No two addicts are alike, and it can be a daunting task to choose from the many long-term rehab centers that offer treatment today. But we are here to help. The long-term drug rehab facilities in our recovery network feature qualified, accredited medical supervision during treatment as well as individual and group addiction counseling. We can help you get prescreened for admission to long-term treatment, and your information is always completely confidential. Call today or fill out our contact form in order to get assistance in finding the right long-term drug rehab program for your needs.

 

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