Short Term drug and alcohol rehab is a phrase used to mean addiction rehab that does not last long and lasts from 14 to 30 days in either a residential or in-patient rehabilitation facility. Because treatment is not long, it is an ideal option cost-wise in most cases and for people who can't commit to long-term treatment.
Most short-term substance abuse rehab programs in Weir offer psychotherapy and individual/group counseling which in the context of addiction treatment is basically relapse prevention. Because of the short time allowed for treatment services, most individuals will need to experience full detoxification before beginning treatment. One of the disadvantages of treatment at a short-term drug rehab facility is that many individuals may still be in the initial phases of withdrawal and may be more unfocused than someone who has detoxed and stabilized completely. This can make treatment within the timeframe much harder as clients may be moody and physically uncomfortable while experiencing intense physical and emotional cravings.
Relapse rates are understandably greater among people who only go through short term rehab as opposed to long term. People who participate in short term alcohol and drug rehabilitation and then phase into an outpatient program or day rehab facility have better odds of staying sober because they will maintain a support system while they progress in their new sober lifestyle.