Short-term drug rehab and alcohol treatment services in Smith River, CA. are typically delivered in an inpatient or residential facility for a time period of 30 days or less. While long term drug treatment requires at least a 90 day stay and a lot 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. Since it can take several weeks if not months to completely address all issues which may hang the person up and 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 Smith River, CA. who have a truedependence and addiction to drugs.