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How long is the treatment for alcohol addiction?

I have an alcohol addiction. How long is the treatment for alcohol addiction?

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I'm sorry this isn't a specialty of mine.
Hello! Thank you for your question! Alcohol treatment duration really depends on several factors. There are many different types of treatment for alcohol addiction. You can either complete an outpatient treatment program which could take anywhere from 12 weeks to 6 months. Or you could complete a residential program which could take anywhere from 28 days to 12 weeks. for alcohol addiction, most of the time you might start with an inpatient hospitalization stay, to stabilize before entering into a treatment program. It is usually best to seek guidance from a mental health professional who will be part of your treatment plan.