A treatment program can last anywhere from one month to a year or longer – depending upon the severity of the patient’s condition. Effective programs will last between one and three months, and should provide the option for patients to extend their stay. However, the duration of treatment is a highly individualized choice that should be made in concert with the therapeutic and medical team based on progress and readiness to live a sober life without round-the-clock support.
In some cases, if patients require further support but are ready to begin the transition process into a sober life, sober living is a possibility. It provides 24/7 accountability with check-ins, house meetings, regular meal times, therapy sessions and more but also provides the freedom to go out into the world and find positive employment and a supportive new home.
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