Addiction Treatment and the 28 Day Program
Over the years addiction treatment has been come to be known as the 28 day model. What is so magical about 28 days? Does everyone get what they need in 28 days? The answers are nothing and no. The 28 day addiction treatment model was based around what insurance carriers would pay for, not what a client needed to recover.
Today, many addiction treatment programs last much longer than 28 days. Many last between two months and six months. The length of time a patient requires in addiction treatment should be based upon clinical and medical factors, not money. If the patient is going to be discharged prematurely at least acknowledge the truth to the patient upon discharge so they won’t think they are doing better than they actually are.
To locate addiction treatment in your area and an addiction treatment program that works, you can call 1-800-511-9225. For a detox program you can call 1-800-99-DETOX.
