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What Is Inpatient Rehabilitation for Drugs & Alcohol?

Thousands of people die from alcoholism and drug addiction every year. In 2006, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that 22,073 people suffered from alcohol-induced deaths, and an additional 37,000 people suffered from drug-induced deaths. One way to start on the road to recovery is to be admitted to an inpatient rehabilitation facility.

  1. What does "inpatient" mean?

    • Help is out there

      The word "inpatient" refers to the fact that the patient is admitted into the hospital, clinic, or other rehabilitation facility, and stays there for a period of time.

    Treatment

    • Help is out there

      Treatment includes interaction between the patient and doctors and/or counselors that are experts in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction.

    Time Frame

    • Inpatient treatment can last a few days, weeks, or months. The length of treatment depends upon the severity of the addiction, the overall health of the patient, and health insurance.

    Facilities

    • State-licensed facilities are located throughout the US and world. Some inpatient facilities include Promises, Brookside Institute, Challenges.

    Famous Ties

    • Many celebrities have undergone inpatient treatment for alcoholism and drug addiction, including Whitney Houston, Robert Downey Jr., and Drew Barrymore. Thousands of celebrities and non-celebrities have recovered from addiction, and you or your loved one can too.

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