What are the Success Rates of Drug & Alcohol Inpatient Treatment Facilities?
Inpatient treatment facilities offer help for patients suffering from severe addiction to drugs and alcohol. These facilities generally offer 30-day therapy to help patients recover from the addiction and learn to live life without chemicals. But the success rate of these programs is a topic for debate among supporters and opposition.
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According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 24 percent of all patients seeking treatment in inpatient facilities ultimately drop out of the program without completion.
Significance
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An additional 24 percent of patients involved in inpatient treatment are forced out of the program due to legal issues. Incarceration and termination of treatment.
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Misconceptions
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As of 2005, the National Institute of Health determined that 44 percent of all inpatient treatment patients successfully completed the facilities' programs. But this figure does not reflect the long-term success rates of the facilities.
Effects
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The National Institute on Drug Abuse says nearly half of all patients that receive inpatient treatment at a facility relapse. This is believed to be caused by a lack of follow-up in the system.
Considerations
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A 2008 article from the New York Times addressed additional programs within the confines of inpatient therapy facilities that have beneficial results. These include psychotherapy techniques and cognitive behavior therapy.
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