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What Is a 30-Day Rehab Program?
Addiction is a chronic, yet treatable medical disease caused by persistent brain changes that occur due to ongoing substance misuse.1 It is not a personal or moral failure but a condition that can affect not just the individual with the disease but everyone in their life. Addiction is often called a family disease because it has an impact on the entire family unit.
When a loved one has an addiction, family members can struggle with a range of emotions and their lives can be affected in different ways.1 This article will help you understand addiction and the family disease model, and also cover the following topics:
- Is addiction a family disease?
- The effects of addiction on family.
- How does addiction run in families?
- Helping loved ones with addiction.
Why Is Addiction a Family Disease?
Whether the 30-day rehab program is near you or you’re willing to travel out of State, choosing a 30-day drug or alcohol addiction rehab program isn’t a quick decision. You’ll want to take the time to consider various factors that will influence your treatment process and outcome.
For instance, would you prefer an inpatient or outpatient treatment program? Some people benefit from an inpatient 30-day (28-day) rehab program due to the structured environment accompanied by around-the-clock care, while others prefer the flexibility of an outpatient program.
If you or someone you know is having a hard time quitting drinking alcohol or abstaining from drug use, you might want to consider a 30-day addiction rehabilitation (rehab) program.
One-month rehab centers provide a chance to get and stay clean without requiring a long-term commitment. At the end of the rehab program, some individuals may continue with a longer rehab program transition into an outpatient rehab program, or participate in ongoing aftercare to help maintain their new sobriety.
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How Addiction Affects Family Members
Thirty-day inpatient residential rehab centers are often a good starting point for people struggling with addiction. Addicted individuals may be reluctant to make a long-term commitment.
Some might initially think they don’t need help and don’t want to attend a program. One month is a short enough period for people to decide if they do or do not want to commit to a program.
A 30-day treatment program is also enough time for a person to clear their head from their addiction. In 30 days, you can detox from drug or alcohol addiction and begin to get used to living a sober lifestyle.
This allows you to think more clearly so you’re more likely to make good decisions and apply what has been learned after the rehab period has ended. Many programs will be able to extend the duration of treatment as needed, based on the progress made during the first 30 days, or arrangements can be made to transfer individuals to a long-term rehab program.
If you or a loved one is struggling with the decision to choose a 30-day addiction rehab program, please call our confidential helpline. Our rehab placement specialists can help you make the right decision and find the best 30-day rehab to meet the needs of you or your loved one.
How a Parent’s Addiction Impacts Children
Thirty-day inpatient residential rehab centers are often a good starting point for people struggling with addiction. Addicted individuals may be reluctant to make a long-term commitment.
Some might initially think they don’t need help and don’t want to attend a program. One month is a short enough period for people to decide if they do or do not want to commit to a program.
A 30-day treatment program is also enough time for a person to clear their head from their addiction. In 30 days, you can detox from drug or alcohol addiction and begin to get used to living a sober lifestyle.
This allows you to think more clearly so you’re more likely to make good decisions and apply what has been learned after the rehab period has ended. Many programs will be able to extend the duration of treatment as needed, based on the progress made during the first 30 days, or arrangements can be made to transfer individuals to a long-term rehab program.
If you or a loved one is struggling with the decision to choose a 30-day addiction rehab program, please call our confidential helpline. Our rehab placement specialists can help you make the right decision and find the best 30-day rehab to meet the needs of you or your loved one.
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What to Look for in a 30-Day Addiction Treatment Program
Not all 30-day drug rehabilitation programs are the same. Here are some of the factors to consider when evaluating one-month treatment centers:
- Highly credentialed staff. The people who work at 30-day treatment centers don’t all have PhD or MD degrees. However, there should be at least one qualified medical practitioner and at least one licensed psychologist on the team. Staff members should have expertise specifically in dealing with addictions, and it is particularly helpful if they are knowledgeable about the specific addiction you or your loved one is dealing with.
- Treatment techniques. It is important to make sure that a 30-day addiction rehab uses techniques that have been extensively studied and shown to be effective at treating addiction. These are known as evidence-based practices that are tailored to the specific substance that is abused; treatment facilities that utilize evidenced-based treatment techniques are most likely to help addicted people achieve long-term sobriety. Some of these treatment strategies may include medication-assisted treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management, the Matrix Model, the community reinforcement approach, and motivational enhancement therapy.
- Aftercare opportunities and flexible schedules. Although the program itself may only be a 30-day addiction rehab, individuals who complete the program may still need ongoing help afterward. Aftercare plans are developed throughout the treatment process and are tailored to each person’s needs. Some programs offer their follow-up care such as on-site outpatient therapy, while others may refer graduates to private therapy or 12-step meetings. Most 30-day rehab programs will provide solid aftercare planning before program completion to set their graduates off on the right foot—allowing them to receive extra support after leaving the rehab facility. It’s best to ask about affiliated aftercare programs and in-treatment aftercare planning before selecting a program. Similarly, look for a program that offers the option to extend treatment if necessary so a longer-term commitment can be made if needed after the initial 30 days of rehab.
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- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2020). Substance use disorder treatment and family therapy. Treatment improvement protocol (TIP) series, No. 39. SAMHSA Publication No. PEP20-02-02-012. Rockville, MD: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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