Extended Drug Rehab Care Options – Aftercare for Long Term Success

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Extended drug rehab programs are available for those with serious drug or alcohol addictions. Extended addiction treatment programs may include alcohol rehabilitation aftercare or drug aftercare, or it may simply extend the time in the facility beyond the usual long-term program of 90 days. Our staff has knowledge on all the programs that are available, including those in your area and throughout the country. If you would like to learn about extended addiction treatment programs near you and how you can become a patient, contact our hotline at 1-888-716-9806.

Inpatient Rehab Programs

Inpatient programs let patients live on site with 24-hour medical care. Long-term care in an extended drug rehab program is designed to last from three months to a year. This depends on the needs of the individual. Long-term programs can even be extended beyond a year, and some patients stay for more than one extended program.

Inpatient Facilities vs. Outpatient Clinics

Inpatient facilities for extended care are recommended. Extended drug rehab programs are for those with serious addiction issues. These same people may be having trouble in society and problems functioning in the community. Onsite care is one of the available options for those in this situation; doctors and a medical staff are available at all times.

Outpatient clinics are normally used for those with mild-to-moderate addictions to drugs or alcohol. Outpatient clinics let patients come and go, so they may not be right for someone with a serious addiction. Outpatient clinics can help those who need to maintain a functioning home life, work life, or school schedule.

Do I Need a Residential Rehab Facility?

Extended drug rehab programs in residential rehab facilities can help eliminate pressure from work, school or other parts of society that may be hurting the healing process. A residential facility allows patients to focus on healing and on the detoxification and rehabilitation process.

Is It Private and Confidential?

There are laws that make extended drug rehab programs completely confidential. One of these laws, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, has been used to support patient privacy, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Will I Have My Own Room?

This depends on the extended drug rehab program you attend. Sometimes, long-term patients will have their own rooms, while in other cases the patients will have multiple roommates.

What Is Treated?

Substance abuse and behavioral addictions including:

Alcohol addiction
Prescription drug addiction
Gambling addictions
Smoking addictions
Illicit drug addiction
Anorexia
Bulimia

Extended care facilities treat all of these addictions and more. Call us at 1-888-716-9806 to learn more about the facilities that can treat your dependency or addiction with a long-term program. Our hotline is available 24 hours per day, seven days per week, so we are always here to help you get the information you need.

How Long Does Inpatient Rehabilitation Last?

Inpatient rehabilitation may last between 28 and 90 days for patients with mild, moderate or severe addictions. Extended drug rehab programs may extend from 90 days to a year. Serious addictions often take longer to stop without relapse, so it is important for patients to stay in rehabilitation for as long as necessary. Some of the offered programs include:

28- to 30-day programs
60-day programs
90-day drug rehab
Extended drug rehab, 90+ days

What Happens During Treatment?

An extended drug rehab program starts with patient intake. This is when financial situations are discussed and insurance is taken. Medical histories are also gathered. Next, detoxification is completed to remove the drug from the patient's system. After this, the patient will move on the rehabilitation. This will last as long as needed for the patient to recover from their drug or alcohol addiction. If you would like to learn about the length of long-term treatment for a friend or family member, call us at 1-888-716-9806.

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Paying for a Treatment Center

Many programs offer financing, loans, and take insurance policies from the patients who need treatment. Each program is priced according to the length of time a patient will be at the facility, the amenities and other factors. When you look at a program you want to go to, consider these factors:

The length of stay
Type of treatment
Amenities provided
Whether the program is an inpatient or outpatient program

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The environment that will help you heal may not be where you currently are. If your home life is stressful or your daily environment is worsening your addiction to drugs or alcohol, consider traveling for rehabilitation to get away and focus on healing. To learn more about the benefits of traveling or staying close to home, call us at our hotline at 1-888-716-9806.

After rehabilitation is over, patients may opt for an extended drug rehab program if they still do not feel ready to enter back into regular society. This can be discussed with the doctors and therapists at the program of your choice. They will have the information about your medical condition that can help decide if you are ready to leave the program.

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Treatment Methods

Long-term programs may offer a variety of treatment methods including:

Non-12-step programs
Non-spiritual programs
12-step programs with group meetings
Spiritual meetings
Holistic programs
Religious programs
Faith-based programs

These are all based on different types of activities and ideals, so it is important to find one that you feel comfortable participating in.

For information on the long-term programs near you and the variety of treatment methods, call us at 1-888-716-9806.

Additional Information

Sober living houses and halfway houses may be one way to continue your extended drug rehab program. These houses allow you to live with your peers. These people are often going through the same problems and will support one another in staying sober. Patients may often have less of their finances being spend on housing or food, since the environment is shared, which can relieve the stress of day-to-day life. Consider:

Aftercare
Sober living
Recovery
Halfway houses
Extended care

It's never too late to ask for help, even if your addiction is severe. Complicated addictions can be treated, so it is important to contact a treatment center as soon as possible. Call our 24-hour hotline at 1-888-716-9806 for information on the treatment centers near you. Our staff can give you more information on the extended drug rehab programs offered in your area, including both inpatient and outpatient programs. You should know as much as possible before choosing a program, and we want to help.

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