Some people looking into alcohol and drug rehabilitation in Long Lake, NY. may may decide on a residential short-term drug and alcohol rehab center that requires a stay of as little as 4 weeks. This option could be be an appropriate treatment choice for clients that have familial or job obligations, and may need a brief but somewhat intensive course of rehab. In addition, individuals with a very short history of drug and alcohol abuse may find that this may be a valid choice while a person with a more extensive and serious history of drug and alcohol abuse may very definitely be in need of a much more intensive time in rehabilitation. If an individual does have a more serious background of drug and alcohol abuse and decides to choose a residential short-term rehabilitation program of 30 days or less, it is typically required that the person follow up this treatment with regular follow-up treatment or move to an aftercare facility in which their sobriety can be supervised closely and so can receive the support needed in their rehabilitation process as often as possible.