When someone checks into a drug treatment center, one of the first questions they often ask is, “How long am I required to be here?” Unfortunately, there’s no one correct answer to that question. Everyone who checks into a rehab center is a little different, with their own issues and their own reasons for seeking treatment, so the amount of time someone spends at a treatment center varies from one person to the next. Most people can expect to stay in a treatment center for at least 30 days. People are able to overcome most physical addictions during this time, and it is usually the treatment period that is covered by most health insurance plans. After that, the treatment will be up to the patient.
Cost For Additional Drug Treatment
The cost of treatment is often a major deciding factor when it comes to how long someone stays in treatment. Even though the first 30 days are often covered by the treatment plan, many people who feel that they need to stay longer have to pay for it out of their own pockets. There are of course some people who can afford to stay for a longer period of time if they feel they need to, but most people won’t be able to afford to stay much longer. In most cases, people can expect to spend 30 days in treatment.
Ongoing Care
It is important to note that substance abuse treatment doesn’t end with a month-long stay in rehab. That may be enough for most people to overcome a physical addiction, but actually being free from drugs and alcohol requires a lot of work. It can take months or even years to fully recover from a substance abuse problem, which often requires people to rethink their entire lives and spend years in therapy addressing the circumstances that drove them to use drugs and alcohol in the first place.
Whether you spend only 30 days in treatment to overcome a physical addiction or serveral months in a more comprehensive treatment program, there is no doubt that overcoming an addiction is one of the most challenging things you can do. If you need any support, do not hesitate to contact Genesis House at 844-903-2111
