[Arpege92]

I keep hearing people say that thirty days in a rehab center is not long enough to beat an addiction to pain killers. If this is the case, then why do rehab centers promote this thirty days business?

[luckodeirish]

Very good question. The "28 day model" was popular in the 70's, with little success, however is the preferred model of treatment at many rehab centers. Made even more popular by the dopey movie "28 Days", patients continue to enter into treatment hoping for success after 28-30 days.

[annyokie]

Most health insurance plans will not pay for more than 30 days of inhouse treatment.

[cricket]

"If this is the case, then why do rehab centers promote this thirty days business?"

Was wondering the same. . .also I am assuming that he still suffers from pain as well; if that is the case; what does he do now?

[Monty22]

"I keep hearing people say that thirty days in a rehab center is not long enough to beat an addiction to pain killers. If this is the case, then why do rehab centers promote this thirty days business?"

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

[fishbabe]

isn't that the time limit insurance companies pay for????after that,i think you're on your own....

[Zipporah]

"If this is the case, then why do rehab centers promote this thirty days business?"

..insurance. Insurance companies will limit the number of days covered. Most will not cover being admitted for 30 days and the number of times you can be admitted is limited as well.

[berserker]

why do rehab centers promote this thirty days business?

Because that is the time limit most employee health insurers set for paying for drug rehab services.

[1st-P-In-The-Pod]

I think it has mostly to do with the length of time insurance will pay for the trip.

[Milligan]

After the 30 days, he will have to go through aftercare. He will still be treated but as a outpatient. It could be six months to one year depending on the problem. That's pretty normal for drug or alcohol rehabilitation.