What is a 30-Day Rehab Program?
30-Day rehab transcends what the name entails. There are many different types of substance abuse rehab, that make use of 30-day program models, including:
- Inpatient or residential rehab
- Outpatient rehab
- Intensive outpatient rehab
Initially, it may not sound like a lot, or even a long time, but a lot can happen in a month. After all, the common saying is that it takes 30 days to form a new habit right? Well, 30-day rehab programs try to use this saying as a guideline, working with clients intensively, to help them reach their goals of sobriety, and living a happy and healthy life, outside of substance use disorders.
How Do I Pick a Rehab?
Picking the right 30-day rehabilitation program for you can be a difficult, and sometimes stress inducing process. It is not easy to pick a recovery program, and you should make sure to do your research before you enroll with a facility. 30-day rehabilitation programs – both inpatient and outpatient – can help you remain abstinent from substance abuse. These programs work to teach you new methods of coping with stress and cravings, help you build valuable life and work skills, give you a support system, and introduce you to new therapies and treatment opportunities. But, not all 30-day rehabs are created equal, and you want to make sure that the program you choose will be able to meet all of your needs. So, how do you actually pick a program?
- Do your research in advance.
- Plan ahead, this way you aren’t stuck after detox with nowhere to go.
- Do not associate quality care with expensive, luxurious treatment facilities.
- Consider the location – remember, it may sound like a good idea to undergo treatment close to home, but oftentimes it is better to go farther away, and have a real fresh start.
- Make sure the facility offers the medications, or medication assisted treatments that you will need.
- Do your research on the staff, what are their qualifications? What is the staff to client ratio?
- What is the facilities emergency protocol?
- Make sure to check if the facility accepts your insurance.
- Inquire about what types of treatment options the facility offers.
- Consider whether or not an 30-day outpatient program, or inpatient program, will work best for you, and your needs.
Picking a 30-day rehab can be scary, but remember, at the end of the day, all the program needs to do is support you, and your efforts to remain abstinent from drug or alcohol use, and make you as comfortable as possible. Recovery will be uncomfortable, but it does not mean that your treatment program experience must also be unpleasant. Pick a facility you think you will not only like, be supported by, and learn from, but also be challenged by. Yes, your overall recovery is in your hands, but you want to be surrounded by people that not only want the best for you, but will help keep you accountable to your goals. You can always choose to try a different program afterwards, if the one you are enrolled in currently does not suit you. Typically, 30-day rehab is followed by either a longer term treatment program, or another 30-day treatment regimen, to ensure continued care.
What is a 30-Day Rehab Program?
There are many different types of rehab, and rehabilitation programs. A 30-day rehab program can either be conducted in an inpatient substance abuse facility, or in an outpatient treatment program. Typically, a 30-day rehab program is exactly what it sounds like, a treatment program, developed for individuals suffering from substance use disorders, to enroll and participate in for 30 days at a rehab facility. Normally, 30-day programs are done in two parts. The first part would be the 30-day inpatient program being completed, and the second being a 30-day outpatient program follow up. Of course, everyone who undergoes treatment has different preferences and outcomes, no one’s treatment ever looks exactly the same to someone else’s, but generally a 30-day treatment program is conducted in an inpatient facility for substance abuse. These programs make use of many different types of therapies, including:
- Individual therapy sessions
- Group therapy sessions
- Individual counselling
- Group counselling
- Support groups
- Skill building
- Relapse prevention training and coaching
The goal of a 30-day program is to help you remain sober, and build your sobriety tool kit up so that you can successfully remain abstinent from drug or alcohol use long-term. These programs work with you to not only heal inwardly, mentally, and emotionally, but socially, physically, and societaly as well. Inpatient residential rehab requires you to stay on facility grounds 24/7 during treatment, and introduces you to individuals like yourself, working towards the same goals. It helps you build new, healthier relationships with these individuals so that you not only gain support from them, but are also able to provide them with your own support.
Why Choose a 30-Day Rehab Program?
If you or someone you know is struggling with a substance use or mental health disorder, a 30-day recovery program may be your best starting option for recovery. Oftentimes, individuals who suffer from mental health and substance abuse issues will be admitted into the hospital for one reason or another, whether that be from posing a threat to themselves, others, or experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms that warrant medical supervision. Once they have been admitted, and the true cause of their condition is discovered, they may be kept to undergo a medically-assisted withdrawal program that will wean them, as gently as possible, off of their substance of choice.
But, undergoing medical detox and withdrawal is often not enough, and the individual will likely return to their old abuse patterns, if they do not receive further treatment. 30-day treatment programs are great for individuals struggling with addiction. They are just long enough to help set abstinence into a life-style habit, while also short enough as to not scare away individuals who are scared of the time commitment. Most often 30-day programs are completed in inpatient facilities, where 24/7 supervision, care, and intensive therapy are available. Contact with the outside world is largely limited for this time period, as the program seeks to help individuals reset their minds, bodies, and heal holistically, without distraction.
Oftentimes 30-day inpatient programs can be followed up by other, longer treatment programs, but generally are a good starting point to get individuals started on their journey towards recovery, with a solid foundation. If you or your loved one is struggling with addiction, and want to take your first step towards recovery, but are unsure if a 30-day program is right for you, call us today to inquire about our treatment program.
How Much Does a 30-Day Program Cost?
On average, 30-day drug rehabilitation programs often cost less than their 90-day counterparts. Yet, there is no general price for treatment to list. Why? Because every facility and program is different. They may offer different, more unconventional therapies, have costlier expenses due to state location, and more. But, the cost of a program does not depend on just the facility itself, it also depends on you, and your individual needs. Your treatment may cost more if you need very specific medications, especially medical supervision, are in need of dual diagnosis treatment, etc. Generally, 30-day programs do their best to accept most insurance, offer payment programs, and offer low costs for treatment. But, the best way to determine how much a specific program will cost, is to inquire with that facility specifically for a quote.
What to Look for in a 30-Day Rehab
30-day rehabs can either be incredibly similar to one another, or vastly different. And when it comes to your recovery program and rehab planning, you want to be sure that you are picking the best facility possible, that is ready to work with you, and meet your needs. This means you’ll have to do a little research before enrolling in a program, here is what you should be looking for:
Treatment Techniques and Opportunities
Your Content Goes HereYour Content Goes Here
Most 30-day programs offer the same types of counselling and therapy, but every once and a while you’ll find a facility that sounds great on paper, that does not offer as many treatment plans as other facilities. You’ll want to be sure you know which types of programs plans you would like to try, this way you can be sure to check whether the facility you are looking into provides you with these opportunities or not. The treatments they offer should be well research, and well executed, and not experimental theories.
Staff Credentials and Qualifications
Your Content Goes HereYour Content Goes Here
Not every facility staff member will have higher doctoral or masters degrees, and this is okay. But, you want to be sure that the majority of your treatment staff, if not all of them, is an experienced and qualified substance abuse treatment individual. Especially in inpatient 30-day programs, the staff of the individuals whom you will be in contact with the most, they will handle your medical needs as well as your emotional, psychological and physical needs, and you want to be sure that they not only know what they are doing, but are qualified to do it. Your facility should have at least one one qualified medical practitioner, one qualified psychologist, and one nurse, with direct expertise in substance abuse treatment. You’ll also want to pay special attention to the client to staff ratio, after all, you are there to recover with 24/7 intensive assistance, and if your staff member is split in too many directions, you may not be getting the type of direct care that you really need, depending on your treatment needs.
Aftercare Planning
Your Content Goes HereYour Content Goes Here
Although your immediate program may only last 30-days, you’ll want to be sure that your facility offers opportunities for continued care after treatment. Whether that be in the form of an outpatient program, counseling services, or group support meetings. Generally, an individual undergoing substance abuse treatment will go from a withdrawal and detox program to an inpatient facility, to an outpatient program, and then continue from there with support group meetings, or a sober living home to help them with the transition into “normal” life in society. Some programs offer all of these services, while others only offer a few. If you choose a program that only offers inpatient treatment, then you’ll want to be sure they have some recommendations and connections for you, to get started on the next step in your recovery.
Location
Your Content Goes HereYour Content Goes Here
Even though it sounds like a great idea to undergo treatment close to home, it is usually recommended that clients looking to enroll in substance abuse treatment try and pick a facility that is unknown to them. This may be unnerving, but the process helps clients separate their thoughts and feelings more readily, allowing them to start completely new and focus on healing, away from outside distraction and temptation.
Medication Use
Your Content Goes HereYour Content Goes Here
Substance abuse can be very difficult, thus sometimes a client may need to use a specific type of medication – in tapering doses – to help them manage withdrawal symptoms and cravings, throughout the duration of their treatment. But, not all 30-day facilities are equipped to allow for this situation, so you’ll need to check with the facility you are considering, to be sure they can support you and your medication needs.
How to Find a 30-Day Treatment Program
If you are trying to find a rehab program, the search really is not so difficult. Oftentimes, each state will have a website dedicated to their drug and alcohol rehab services, with links to individual contact pages, phone numbers and the like. But, even if you cannot find these specific state help pages, a simple google search of “drug and alcohol rehab centers near me” may turn up more than a few results as well. There are plenty of resources out there, and never be afraid to ask questions about the different facilities you come into contact with.
Try getting in touch with someone who underwent treatment at the facilities you are looking into, ask them about their experiences – what they liked about the program and what they didn’t, you’ll learn a lot, and get a better feel of whether a specific center is right for you or not. Not every treatment facility is a good fit for every client. Your treatment needs could be very different from other clients. So, it is important that you compare several facilities, in order to make the best informed decision for yourself.
Our Nearest Inpatient Drug Rehab
St. John’s Recovery Place
1125 N. Summit St.
Crescent City, FL 32112
St. John’s Recovery Place (SJRP) in Crescent City is our Central Florida drug and alcohol rehab center location that provides inpatient services including several medical detox, residential treatment, and aftercare through our Alumni program.
Gathering Information
Before calling to inquire about a facility, and whether or not they may be a good fit for you, you’ll want to have some information about yourself on hand, just in case they ask to better understand your predicament. You’ll want to have with you, information on:
- Your insurance company and policy
- Any medical conditions pertinent to yourself, outside of substance use
- Length of your substance use
- Your plans to travel to the treatment center
- Any special population information regarding yourself; veteran, LGBTQ, gender, etc.
- Which substances you used
- Medical or psychiatric concerns
Having this information on hand will better help the staff member speaking with you, to help guide your rehab and treatment program search. Keep in mind, whether you are calling for yourself, or a loved one, you’ll want to have this information, and any other question you may have, on hand.
Getting Help for Drug or Alcohol Addiction
After admitting that you, or your loved one, may need help with a substance use disorder, finding a treatment program may be the scariest, most uncertain step in your recovery journey. It’ll be frustrating at times, and scary at others, but committing to a 30-day treatment program, and getting started, will help to greatly alleviate your fears and concerns. Remember, you can overcome your addiction. And you can make it through 30-days of intensive care successfully. 30-day rehab may be just the beginning of your journey, but remember, we are here to help. Call admissions today at 833-397-3422 to learn more.