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What Is Inpatient Rehab?

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) notes that 20.8 million Americans required help for a drug or alcohol problem in 2007 but did not obtain it. Drug rehab facilities were created to help substance abusers overcome their addiction; inpatient rehab is among these programs.

  1. Inpatient Rehab

    • Inpatient rehab is often referred to as residential treatment. Patients reside at the treatment center while receiving intensive care.

    Patient Type

    • Individuals suffering from substance abuse and addiction, particularly those with severe drug and alcohol problems, can benefit from inpatient rehab.

    Treatment

    • Inpatient care generally involves medically assisted detoxification and behavioral therapies to address the root of the addiction.

    Treatment Length

    • Treatment length can vary from 30 to 90 days, depending on the severity of the drug abuse.

    Therapeutic Communities

    • Therapeutic communities are highly structured residential programs that allow patients to remain at the residence for six to 12 months. The treatment staff and individuals in recovery are used in the treatment program to influence the patient's attitudes and behaviors toward his drug abuse.

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