One of the first questions almost everyone going into rehab asks is how long will I be here? In many cases and in many programs the answer to how long any patient will be in a Pasadena rehab is 28 to 30 days, depending on the specific program.
After the patient has completed that initial 28-day inpatient Pasadena rehab they may be given the option to continue on with intensive outpatient or day patient treatment through the facility. Other treatment programs may recommend a counselor, group or outpatient treatment program and simply hand over the treatment to another organization.
A Better Option
There is at least one Pasadena rehab and treatment center offer in a much more personalized approach to discharge. In this program and others like it across the country, the patient is involved in determining the best time for discharge. These programs do have a requirement for a 30-day stay, but many patients need an additional period of time to learn and master the skills needed to live a clean and sober life in their home environment.
Factors to Consider
When working with staff to determine how long a stay in Pasadena rehab should be, patients will be asked to reflect on different aspects of their life and the challenges they pose.
Some of those issues can include:
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The family support or network support outside of the Pasadena rehab facility
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The living environment and the sobriety of other people in the home or in the immediate circle of the patient
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The ability to take additional time from work or the need to return to work to maintain employment
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The ability to continue with support through outpatient and group meetings with the home community and location
The more supportive and positive the home environment will be, coupled with the ability to continue with the necessary level of outpatient care required, the more options the patient has in leaving the Pasadena rehab.
It is essential to keep in mind continuing support, counseling, education and group process with others in recovery are critical to preventing relapse both immediately after rehab as well as into the future.
The great news is many patients are highly successful in going through a Pasadena rehab and obtaining the support they need to continue to live a clean and sober life. In fact, many people return to the program as mentors and alumni, helping others to recover and enjoy a life without addiction.
At The Gooden Center we work will all our patients in determining how long their Pasadena rehab stay should be. We then offer Sober Living facilities as well as outpatient services to ensure a successful transfer to their home environment when they are ready.
