Long term rehab usually means residential treatment that lasts 90 days or more. Research from the National Institute on Drug Abuse has found that stays shorter than 90 days show limited effect for many people, which is exactly why longer programs exist.
In Phoenix, long term residential programs give people time to stabilize, practice new habits, and rebuild daily routines before going home. Of Phoenix's 56 rehab centers, 17 report long term residential care.
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OutpatientResidential/24-hour residentialIntensive outpatient treatmentFederal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programsIHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds
Residential/24-hour residentialLong-term residentialShort-term residentialFederal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programsMedicaid
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Residential/24-hour residentialLong-term residentialFederal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programsIHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds
OutpatientResidential/24-hour residentialIntensive outpatient treatmentFederal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programsIHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds
Residential/24-hour residentialLong-term residentialShort-term residentialFederal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programsIHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds
OutpatientResidential/24-hour residentialIntensive outpatient treatmentFederal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programsIHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds
Residential/24-hour residentialLong-term residentialShort-term residentialFederal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programsIHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds
Typically 90 days or more. Some therapeutic communities run 6 to 12 months for people rebuilding after years of addiction.
Is long term rehab more effective?
For many people, yes. Longer treatment gives the brain and daily habits more time to recover, and research links stays of 90 days or more to better outcomes.
Can I work during long term rehab?
Early phases usually focus fully on treatment. Many longer programs add work or school reentry phases in the later months.