Short-term drug rehab and alcohol treatment services in New Mexico are usually delivered in an inpatient or residential setting for a period of 30 days or less. Though long term drug rehab typically demands at least a 90 day stay and a much more demanding course of treatment, short-term drug rehab and alcohol treatment services work by getting the addicted person rehabilitated through detox followed by a short course of counseling and therapy to lightly address emotional addiction issues. Because it usually takes several weeks if not months to fully address everything which might cause relapse once they go back into the real world, short-term drug rehab and alcohol treatment services may not be adequate for those in New Mexico who have a seriousdependence and addiction to drugs and alcohol.