At Chiromo, we focus on stabilization which takes a few days, usually 3 to 10. After this we have an assessment period which informs further treatment plans which may or may not include referral for rehabilitation.
Some patients go home on treatment for various types of mental illness. Some patients use / abuse alcohol and drugs because they suffer from a treatable mental illness such as Schizophrenia or depression. Treatment of the mental illness leads to the reduction of the need to use alcohol/drugs.