Many men and women in need of drug and alcohol rehab in East Otis, MA. may may decide on an inpatient short-term drug and alcohol rehabilitation program which only calls for a stay of as little as a month. This might be a suitable rehab option for people who have familial or work commitments, and may need a short but somewhat intensive course of treatment. Furthermore, people with only a brief history of drug abuse may find that this may be a suitable choice while a person with a more extensive and critical case of substance abuse may very definitely be in need of a much more extensive time in rehab. If someone does have an extensive background of drug and alcohol abuse and decides on a residential short-term treatment program of as little as 4 weeks, it is often recommended that the client follow up this treatment with typical follow-up treatment or move to an aftercare program in which their progress can be monitored and so can receive the support needed in their rehab process as often as feasible.