7-14 Day Inpatient Addiction Treatment

Alcohol addiction and drug abuse can have harmful effects on your physical and mental health, as well as your social, spiritual, and financial aspects. They can even lead to death. In Nov 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a total of 100,306 deaths caused by drug overdose in the United States. The number of deaths related to alcohol, on the other hand, rose to an estimated 99,017 in 2020.

Addiction to drugs and alcohol is a chronic disease that can be treated as well as prevented. Seeking treatment and recovering from drug and alcohol abuse is important. There are a variety of treatments available. If you are unable to undergo a long-term program there are short-term programs as well, such as 7 and 14-day detox programs to start your recovery now.

If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, check out our facility locations:

Austin Texas Rehab, Colorado Springs Rehab, San Juan Capistrano Rehab, San Clemente Rehab, Raymond Illinois Rehab

How Does a 7 & 14-Day Detox Program Work?

How does the day detox differ from the inpatient rehab? You may be asking how long does rehab last? Treatment can last from 30 days up to 90 days or even longer for the inpatient rehab. However, there are some patients who do not need or are unable to stay long-term, where a 1-week or 2-week drug rehab would suffice.

A 30-day alcohol detox or drug detox is the average time for most facilities. Some people who don’t have the money to stay in a hospital or rehab facility opt to do a 30-day drug detox or a 30-day alcohol detox at home on their own. Unsupervised detox is, however, dangerous and may even be life-threatening. If patients don’t have the time and/or money for a 30-day detox program, a 1 or 2-week detox may be helpful for them.

So how does alcohol detox work? During a 7-day alcohol detox or 14-day alcohol detox, the patient’s history of use and the severity of the addiction will be assessed. Physical examinations and laboratory tests may be required before the detox treatment begins. Alcohol withdrawal begins within hours after discontinuation of intake. There is no specific answer when it comes to the length of alcohol detox, as this may vary depending on the severity of the addiction. Usually, it may take about 7 to 10 days to detox from alcohol.

How does drug detox work? It’s the same with alcohol detox, a 7-day drug detox, and 14-day drug detox begins with an assessment of the patient. The type of drug, duration of intake, and the severity of the addiction are  important factors to consider during treatment. Withdrawal can be dangerous for alcohol and drug users, so constant supervision is required for a safe and comfortable process.

Withdrawal During Recovery

When a patient undergoes detoxification, the toxic substance from their body is withdrawn. Depending on the type and the severity of addiction, patients may suffer from mild to severe withdrawal symptoms. This can become uncomfortable to the patient and may even become life-threatening. It is important that an individual with a drug use disorder submit to a proper 7-day drug detox or two-week detox program. Alcoholics should also commit to a 1-week alcohol rehab or 2-week alcohol rehab after detoxification. An executive detox facility provides the patients with around-the-clock support and medical care, where any problems or complications can be identified and resolved immediately.

Preventing Withdrawal Symptoms

An addiction treatment center will not only provide patients with proper supervision but can also administer non-addictive medication to alleviate the withdrawal symptoms. The list of medicines that can be given to reduce withdrawal symptoms is reported in Drug Withdrawal Syndromes, a literature review published by the Western Journal of Medicine.

Contact the best facility you plan to enroll in for your 30-day drug treatment programs or alcohol treatment programs. Also make sure to ask them if your insurance will cover you for 60 day treatment, 90 day treatment, or even 120 day/long term addiction treatment.