Short-term drug rehab and alcohol treatment services in Alton, MO. are typically delivered in a residential or inpatient facility for a period of 30 days or less. Though long term drug rehab requires at least a 90 day stay and a lot more demanding course of treatment, short-term drug rehab and alcohol treatment services work to get the addicted person abstinent through detox followed by a brief course of therapy and counseling to lightly address emotional addiction issues. Because it can take several weeks if not months to completely address all issues which may cause relapse once they go back into the real world, short-term drug rehab and alcohol treatment services may not be recommended for those in Alton who have a seriousaddiction and/or dependence to drugs and alcohol.