Short-term drug rehab and alcohol treatment services in Inwood, New York are typically delivered in an inpatient or residential setting for a period of 30 days or less. Though long term drug treatment requires at least a 90 day stay and a much more rigorous course of treatment, short-term drug rehab and alcohol treatment services work by getting the addicted person abstinent through detox followed by a brief course of counseling and therapy to lightly address addiction issues. Since it usually takes several weeks if not months to truly address all issues which could trigger relapse once they go back into the real world, short-term drug rehab and alcohol treatment services may not be recommended for those in Inwood, New York who have a seriousdependence and addiction to drugs.