What Is Inpatient Rehabilitation for Drugs & Alcohol?
Thousands of people die from alcoholism and drug addiction every year. In 2006, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that 22,073 people suffered from alcohol-induced deaths, and an additional 37,000 people suffered from drug-induced deaths. One way to start on the road to recovery is to be admitted to an inpatient rehabilitation facility.
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What does "inpatient" mean?
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Help is out there The word "inpatient" refers to the fact that the patient is admitted into the hospital, clinic, or other rehabilitation facility, and stays there for a period of time.
Treatment
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Help is out there Treatment includes interaction between the patient and doctors and/or counselors that are experts in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction.
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Time Frame
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Inpatient treatment can last a few days, weeks, or months. The length of treatment depends upon the severity of the addiction, the overall health of the patient, and health insurance.
Facilities
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State-licensed facilities are located throughout the US and world. Some inpatient facilities include Promises, Brookside Institute, Challenges.
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Many celebrities have undergone inpatient treatment for alcoholism and drug addiction, including Whitney Houston, Robert Downey Jr., and Drew Barrymore. Thousands of celebrities and non-celebrities have recovered from addiction, and you or your loved one can too.
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