Short-term drug rehab and alcohol treatment services in Athol, Idaho are usually delivered in an inpatient or residential setting for a time period of 30 days or less. While long term drug treatment typically demands at least a 90 day stay and a lot more rigorous course of treatment, short-term drug rehab and alcohol treatment services work by getting the addicted person abstinent through detoxification followed by a brief course of therapy and counseling to lightly address emotional addiction issues. Since it can take several weeks if not months to truly address everything which could bring about relapse once they go back into the real world, short-term drug rehab and alcohol treatment services may not be recommended for those in Athol, Idaho who have a seriousaddiction and/or dependence to drugs and alcohol.