Addiction Treatment Length of Stay

An addiction treatment length of stay is dependent on many different factors. There is no specific set time for a person to achieve their recovery milestones. Recovery tends to be a long-term process because of the nature of the addictive substance and its influence on recovery times, the length of time the person has abused drugs or alcohol, and how they’re able to learn and reliably implement condition management strategies. 

At WhiteSands Treatment, we can accommodate each client’s treatment needs, whether they can complete their recovery milestones in 30 days, 60 days, or more. Our treatment center offers comprehensive substance abuse treatment programming that includes medical detox, inpatient rehab treatment, outpatient treatment, and aftercare. Our experienced clinicians can also offer dual diagnosis treatment and medication-assisted treatment. 

Substance use disorder affects more than 22 million people nationwide. If you are addicted to prescription drugs, illegal drugs, or alcohol, you can rely on our rehab center for empathetic care. Our clinicians are licensed and specialize in addiction treatment as well as other mental health and behavioral health conditions. We blend medically traditional therapies, innovative alternative therapies, and holistic treatments to help clients achieve lasting recovery. 

Our rehab center is known for its safe and welcoming atmosphere. We offer many amenities and ultra-comfortable public and private spaces where clients can focus on their recovery goals. Don’t put off treatment that can help you safeguard your health and future. Let our clinicians help you achieve lasting recovery.

Factors Influencing the Length of Stay in Addiction Treatment

Many factors can impact a person’s addiction treatment length of stay. Everyone achieves their recovery milestones at a different pace and per all sorts of factors that may include:

• Addictive substance(s) in question.
• The length of time the person has been addicted to or abused drugs or alcohol.
• Presence of a dual diagnosis (substance use disorder and a mental health condition).
• Presence of other health conditions.
• Whether the person has had previous treatment.
• Outside support (family or friends).
• The ability of people to learn and practice condition recovery strategies.
• Quality of treatment.

If you aren’t sure if long-term treatment is ideal for you, you should visit us to evaluate your condition. Of course, even people who are highly unstable at the start of their treatment may progress through treatment quickly. It’s not always possible to say at the start how patients will move through recovery. We can say that we offer unstinting support to help clients progress at a comfortable pace. 

Short-Term vs. Long-Term Treatment: What’s the Difference?

Short-term and long-term treatment both support recovery, but it is important to note that clinical studies have shown that the longer a person spends in treatment, the less likely they are to relapse. The main difference between short and long-term treatment is, unsurprisingly, time. A short-term treatment program is expected to focus solely on core aspects of substance addiction, like detox and improved stability because there isn’t time to expand into less but still relevant condition factors. For some, this is OK, but others may require an extended addiction treatment length of stay that allows for more thorough condition management. 

The Benefits of Extended Treatment Programs

The benefits of a long-term substance abuse treatment program can enhance a person’s recovery journey. By enrolling in an extended treatment program at WhiteSands Treatment, you can expect benefits such as:

• Development of a deep understanding of the factors that led to substance addiction.
• More time to develop and practice condition management strategies with the help of rehab staff.
• Improved skill (coping methods) development.
• Build a thorough relapse prevention plan.
• Increased self-esteem and self-confidence.
• Improved overall health because of holistic therapies.
• Development of healthy relationships with peers in rehab.
• Time to delve into underlying issues.
• Dual diagnosis treatment for mental illness and addiction (if needed).

How to Determine the Appropriate Length of Stay for Treatment

Our clinicians routinely help clients determine how long formal treatment is necessary. Moreover, some people may need a shorter time in inpatient therapy but still benefit from extended outpatient therapy. We help clients achieve their recovery milestones at their own pace; as they do, they gradually need less and less formal support from clinicians. As clients grow in their ability to manage their addiction, we can easily assess time frames for treatment along with clients. Ultimately, it is up to each client to decide whether to transition to a different program or end their formal treatment. We find that most patients benefit from aftercare for at least some time. Many people choose to continue some form of aftercare indefinitely to maintain their recovery progress and help prevent relapse.

Typical Duration of Inpatient Rehab Programs

Generally, people spend at least a week in medical detox and then 30, 60, or even 90 days in a formal rehab program. Clients may spend a few weeks or months in inpatient treatment and then transition to outpatient therapy for another month or two. Some people base their rehab stay on financial concerns because their health insurance will only cover a limited period. However, if finances are not a determining factor, people should base their stay time frame in treatment on their recovery needs. 

Outpatient Treatment Length: What to Expect

Outpatient treatment offers flexible treatment. Of course, some people may attend outpatient therapy for day-long treatment throughout the week or only attend a few treatment sessions each week. This depends on their individual treatment plan and recovery needs. Outpatient treatment is ideal for many clients as it enables them to continue to work or maintain other responsibilities if they need to or prefer to. Clients may wish to enroll in extended outpatient treatment, such as an intensive outpatient program (IOP), as it helps them build a strong recovery foundation with support that targets any issues they may have in their everyday lives. 

The Role of Personalized Treatment Plans in Determining Length of Stay

WhiteSands Treatment believes strongly in the benefits of personalized treatment. Each person is unique and will likely require a different degree of support and focus on unique issues relevant to them. Personalized treatment does not necessarily extend a person’s stay in rehab; it simply ensures that clients who do need a longer time in treatment can obtain it. Our clinicians continually assess each client to ensure they progress through their program, achieving their recovery milestones with the empathetic care they deserve. We find that allowing clients to continue at an ideal pace results in improved condition management and a more successful relapse prevention plan. 

Why WhiteSands Treatment Offers Flexible Treatment Length Options

Call WhiteSands Treatment today to learn more about our comprehensive treatment programming and flexible program options. Our rehab staff has developed a recovery-friendly environment where you can get support tailored to your needs. WhiteSands Treatment accepts many different forms of health insurance. We can quickly verify your insurance and help you determine what treatment will cover. 

When you contact us or call us at 877-855-3470, we can discuss our enrollment procedures and a full range of rehab services. Don’t wait to get in touch. The sooner you begin the enrollment process, the sooner you can be on the path to long-term recovery.

If you or a loved one needs help with abuse and/or treatment, please call the WhiteSands Treatment at (877) 855-3470. Our addiction specialists can assess your recovery needs and help you get the addiction treatment that provides the best chance for your long-term recovery.