Short-term rehab may be appropriate for some addicts, and it may be more affordable than other options. Some insurance plans only cover a certain number of days of inpatient treatment. Whether or not short-term rehab is a good idea for a particular addict depends on many factors in addition to cost, such as the medical danger of withdrawal from the substance, how long the person has been an addict, and if there have been unsuccessful attempts at rehab before. The more addicted and physically dependent a person is on an intoxicating substance, the longer they may need in rehab in order to stay clean and sober after treatment.
To see if you are a good candidate for short-term rehab, it is best to complete an assessment with a qualified professional or at a drug and alcohol treatment facility. This will enable you to develop a treatment plan based on the type and severity of the addiction. Some addicts may be able to do a short-term stay in rehab and then follow up their treatment with an outpatient program or visits to AA or NA meetings or to a therapist.
Drugs and alcohol vary in their effects upon withdrawal, and quitting some substances can be deadly without proper supervision. Alcohol and benzodiazpines (such as Valium, Ativan, or Xanax), for example, can cause seizures, coma and death if a heavy drinker or benzodiazapine user tries to quit suddenly. Heroin and opiates cause unpleasant flu-like symptoms upon withdrawal, but there is little risk of death. Methamphetamine is a very addictive substance, but there is not much risk of withdrawal, other than the patient “coming down” from the high from the drug and recovering from loss of sleep and possible malnutrition. Rehab typically involves counseling, monitoring of withdrawal symptoms, and group sessions with other addicts. Medications may be available to treat some of the unpleasant symptoms of withdrawal, such as nausea, anxiety, depression and insomnia.
Short-term rehab is available at most facilities. The worst symptoms of withdrawal typically clear up in a week or two, so if the addict is able to maintain sobriety for this amount of time, they may find that they may begin to feel much better, which makes continued sobriety outside a rehab facility easier. To start the journey of sobriety with short-term rehab, check with your doctor and insurance carrier to see what options are best for you.
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