Many individuals looking into alcohol and drug rehab in Helena, Georgia may choose to take part in a residential short-term alcohol and drug rehab facility which only requires a stay of 30 days or less. This may be a suitable rehabilitation choice for persons who have familial or office obligations, and only need a short but intensive course of rehab. In addition to these circumstances, people that have only a short background of drug abuse may find that this may be an appropriate choice while a potential clients struggling with a more significant and severe case of alcohol and drug abuse might be in need of an a much more significant and intensive time in treatment. If a potential client does have a more serious background of abuse and chooses a residential short-term treatment facility of as little as 4 weeks, it is often recommended that the client follow up this treatment with regular follow-up care or move to an aftercare facility where their progress can be overseen and so can receive the support needed in their rehab process as often as possible.