Rehabs are facilities that allow those with substance abuse issues to receive treatment and counseling in order that they should be able to overcome their drug and alcohol issues. These facilities are not only tasked with helping an individual overcome addiction, they must also impart them with the life skills necessary to prevent relapse and cope with life’s hurdles constructively.

When we speak of rehabs, we are chiefly speaking of two main variants: In-Patient Residential and Out-Patient treatment. As a rule In-Patient treatment is usually more effective than outpatient treatment. After a session at an Out-Patient facility the recovering substance abuser is thrust back out into their old millieu where they will encounter people and situations associated with their substance abuse.

On the other hand, an in-patient facility allows the patient to focus on their recovery without distractions. By the time they exit the facility they will have gained the tools they need to kick the habit once and for all. This is especially true of rehab facilities far away from home where the patient cannot simply just walk out back into their old environment. The in-patient treatment period allows for more holistic and in-depth recovery and self-development.