Some men and women in need of drug and alcohol rehab in Diagonal, IA. may choose to take part in an inpatient short-term drug and alcohol rehabilitation program which only demands a stay of as little as 4 weeks. This option could be be an appropriate treatment choice for clients who have family or job responsibilities, and only require a short but intensive time in rehab. In addition, individuals with only a brief background of drug addiction may find that this may be an appropriate selection while a potential clients who has a more extensive and serious history of alcohol and drug abuse might require a more intensive time spent in rehabilitation. If a potential client does have an extensive background of substance abuse and opts for a residential short-term rehab facility of 30 days or less, it is often required that the individual agree to standard follow-up treatment or take part in an aftercare program where their progress can be overseen and so they can be supported in their rehabilitation process as much as possible.