According to the published data, there are several general categories of drug treatment programs. These include detoxification and medically managed withdrawal, long-term residential treatment, short-term drug rehab, outpatient treatment, individual counseling and group therapy and counseling.
While the type of treatment one subscribes to is essentially key to recovery, one of the most critical components is the length of a drug rehab program. The NIDA study explains this, as one main principal of recovery covered in the study, saying that “Remaining in treatment for an adequate period of time is critical.” According the research behind this principal, it is recommended that an individual struggling with substance abuse issues spend at least 3 months in drug treatment to stop or greatly reduce their drug use.
Erica Catton, Director of Promotion for the Narconon drug and alcohol rehabilitation program agrees that the time one spends in treatment is often parallel to the results as long as the type of treatment is also effective. “The Narconon program aligns with evidenced datum’s release by NIDA,” she says. “We have no set time limit on how long our program can run but the minimum time in treatment is an average of 3 months depending on the individual needs of each client. With this approach we have successfully handled addiction for 44 years while achieving a more than 70% success rate for permanent recovery from substance abuse.”
Recovery from addiction is a “long-term process” and that the best outcomes are obtained with drug treatment methods that allow the client to focus enough time on their sobriety.
If you or someone you know is in need of a long-term drug rehab program contact Narconon today at 877-237-3307.
