How Long is Alcohol Rehab?
A common misconception when seeking alcohol treatment is that it will result in being locked away forever. While that’s not far off from how treatment used to be, modern rehabilitation has come a long way. Alcohol rehab is the complete opposite from how it used to be.
Hotel California by the Sea offers comfortable, home-like environments. We individualize each treatment plan to each patient. The length of stay varies on several different factors.
Because of this, there is no definite answer as to how long you will stay in treatment. Our alcohol rehabs are designed for maximum comfort and relaxation, regardless of your length of stay.
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How long is an Alcohol Detox?
The timeline for alcohol detox depends on the circumstances. Detoxing from alcohol for severe abusers can be life-threatening. Therefore, a medical detox is necessary. These can take place in either a treatment facility or a hospital.
Some of the contributing factors for alcohol detox include:
- How long the user has been drinking
If a patient has been binge drinking on the weekends for years, they may not need a full medical detox/ alcohol taper. If a physical dependence on alcohol has developed, a medical detox becomes necessary. This is to ensure the safe removal of alcohol from the system.
- When they last drank alcohol
To start treatment, individuals need to completely remove themselves from substances. This may require a stay in detox to resolve any side-effects from consuming alcohol.
- How many drinks of alcohol per week
Patients who drink less frequently but in larger amounts may have health consequences. A medical detox helps determine that the individual is healthy enough to continue with inpatient care.
- Any additional substance abuse
Substances used in addition to alcohol have their own detoxes and require separate care. This may change the course of action taken, and thereby the length of treatment.
What Changes the Timeline of Alcohol Rehab?
Unfortunately, there is no universal solution to alcohol abuse. The length of time someone spends in inpatient rehab depends on a variety of factors. Those factors can include:
- Presence of co-occurring mental health disorders
- History of attempting to stay sober
- Family dynamics
- Housing situation
- Willingness to stop drinking
- Physical health
- Severity of alcohol addiction
- Levels of care needed
- Insurance benefits
Every client will have different needs and goals for treatment. However, according to the NIDA, treatment for 90 days has proven to be the most effective. The brain needs time to break the cycle of addiction. Regularly assessing individual treatment plans ensures their effectiveness at every step toward achieving sobriety.
At Hotel California by the Sea, we staff medical doctors and licensed psychiatrists. This ensures prompt recognition and execution of needed changes to a treatment plan.
A 90 day inpatient stay may seem like an overwhelming amount of time. However, we do offer levels of care outside of inpatient treatment. These include PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program), IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program), and Outpatient Programs.
These care levels help our clients transition from intense care to rejoining their normal lives. All these components are part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
Comprehensive Treatment
Comprehensive treatment refers to treating the mind, body, and life. Hotel California by the Sea treats the entire person, not just the physical symptoms of alcoholism and addiction. We do so by offering holistic treatment. This includes a variety of therapies to heal the mind.
For individual therapy, we offer CBT, DBT, and EMDR. CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) are different forms of individual talk therapy. They challenge negative core beliefs. These therapies also teach how to cope with life without drugs or alcohol.
Therapists use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) therapy for trauma. Several studies indicate that it can rewire the brain’s pathways related to trauma. EMDR as an extremely useful tool for recovering from traumatic events.
Family and marriage therapies are also available to help heal the relationships of those struggling with alcohol addiction.
We encourage 12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) but do not require them.
Our dedicated team of Case Managers work with each individual to access community resources, employment opportunities, and transitional housing. They help our clients integrate themselves into their local support groups.
Nutrition also plays a large part in recovery. Our personal chefs cater meals that support the healing of the body and mind. If fitness is a goal in your recovery, we can assist in that area as well.
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) can be a part of a comprehensive treatment plan. Specific medications for alcohol treatment can decrease cravings.
Certain medications can cause severe discomfort if alcohol is consumed. This acts as a deterrent to alcohol abuse. The patient and our medical team will work together to determine the most suitable medication.
Individualized Treatment
Hotel California by the Sea offers individualized treatment programs within our alcohol rehab services. We tailor our programs to meet the specific needs of each individual seeking recovery. Our aim is to help individuals on their path to sobriety by giving them personalized care.
We recognize that not everyone will benefit from the same cookie-cutter treatment plan. This approach allows for a comprehensive and focused treatment plan. Catering to each patient’s specific requirements allows for a successful and long term recovery from alcohol addiction.
Specific types of treatment we offer include EMDR, CBT, DBT, and Group therapy. We also offer Family and Marriage therapy when applicable to the individual. Our holistic approach to treatment encompasses all aspects of the patient’s mind and body. Hotel California by the Sea treats the entirety of our clients, rather than just small pieces of their lives.
How Long Does Insurance Pay for Alcohol Rehab?
One of the common questions when entering alcohol rehab is “How long will my insurance pay for this?”. Insurance is complex and often overwhelming. Hotel California by the Sea employs a special team that works directly with insurance to authorize treatment. They strive to maximize insurance benefits to avoid passing the cost of treatment on to the patient.
The Affordable Care Act sets legislation that prevents insurance companies from discriminating against those who have pre-existing conditions. The ACA ensures that those seeking alcohol abuse treatment won’t face future repercussions because of their decision. If they choose to change insurances, an insurance provider cannot deny them coverage.
The ACA also requires that all insurance plans cover substance abuse treatment and mental health services. This does not mean that every treatment center takes all insurance plans. It means that there are substance abuse resources available regardless of what insurance you have.
Hotel California by the Sea accepts most major insurance plans. Before admission, we pre-verify your insurance to ensure there are no unexpected costs or fees.
How to Find an Alcohol Rehab
Seeking treatment for alcohol use disorder is crucial. Although longer treatment stays demonstrate higher success rates, any amount of treatment is better than none. Most state insurances (Medicare, Medicaid, etc) have resources available for treatment. For those plans, it’s best to call the number on the back of the insurance card to get a list of providers in the network. If you have questions regarding your insurance, call our admissions line today to pre-verify coverage. Our staff will handle the insurance portion of alcohol rehab to make your admission process smoother and easier. Hotel California by the Sea offers the personalized alcohol rehab needed for lasting sobriety.
Every member of our admissions team has been where you are today – be sure to ask them about their journey!
