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Finding 24-Hour Rehab with Same-Day Admission

When you have a substance use disorder (SUD), quitting can be hard. But continued drug and alcohol use can lead to many health and safety risks.2 So when you’ve decided you’re ready to stop using substances, getting into detox immediately could be lifesaving. This article will help you learn more about the benefits of not waiting for treatment and how to find and prepare for emergency detox and rehab treatment.

Can I Enter 24-Hour Rehab the Same Day?

Many treatment centers do have a process to admit patients quickly. One of the principles of effective drug and alcohol treatment is that “treatment needs to be readily available.”1 Studies show that the longer a patient has to wait to enter treatment, the less likely they are to attend appointments and finish treatment.6

How to Get Into Rehab Right Away

When you find a treatment center that offers same-day rehab, the first thing to expect is an intake assessment.2 Your care team may ask you to take some tests. They’ll also ask you questions about your: 2

  • Substance use.
  • Treatment history.
  • Physical and mental health.
  • Family history.
  • Living situation.
  • Social and family relationships.

Your care team will use this information to create the right treatment plan for your needs and get you started on the path to recovery.2

Treatment can take place in a few different settings: 1,2

  • Inpatient treatment, where you stay at a hospital or standalone detox center for the entire length of treatment.
  • Residential treatment, which involves a longer stay at a rehab center.
  • Outpatient treatment, including intensive outpatient programs (IOP) or partial hospitalization programs (PHP). Each setting differs in the number of hours a week you spend there and level of support you get.

When Should I Choose Emergency Rehab or Detox?

Finding an emergency inpatient drug rehab or emergency drug detox center may reduce some of the safety risks of SUDs, such as:4,5

  • Fatal overdose.
  • Diseases from injection drugs, such as HIV or hepatitis C.
  • Serious injuries that can happen while using drugs or alcohol, such as falls or car crashes.
  • Legal issues, such as getting arrested

The support offered in treatment can also help reduce the risks of withdrawal. Some withdrawal symptoms need medical treatment right away.2 Professional treatment centers can help keep you safe and ease your discomfort during withdrawal.

If you want to stop using substances, it can be better to act right away than to wait. Waiting causes some patients to doubt themselves or give up on going to treatment at all.4,5,6 So the quicker you get into addiction treatment, the better your chances of safety and long-term recovery.4,5,6

How to Find 24-Hour Same-Day Rehab Near Me

If you’re ready to enter same-day treatment, you can take some steps that may help make the process easier and quicker.

Step 1: Gather Information

There are some things that any treatment center will need before you begin treatment. Important information to have handy includes:

  • Your health insurance information (if you have insurance). All treatment centers will need to verify your insurance to see what is and isn’t covered at their site.
  • Your medical history. Your care team will collect these details during intake, so having the info ready will make the process smoother. Be sure to know the names of your doctors, what surgeries or treatments you’ve had when, and what medicines you take (including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and supplements).
  • Emergency contact information. This should be someone you trust to know that you are in treatment. Note that this person will only be contacted in an emergency and won’t be given any details of your care.
  • Identification. You will need to provide photo ID and your insurance card when you begin treatment.

If you have any questions about treatment or any part of the process, this is a good time to write them down as well. This can help you remember what to ask at intake, even if you get nervous.

Step 2: Find and Contact an Emergency Rehab Near Me

If you are worried about your substance use and want to enter treatment, talk to your doctor. They can give you a special screening called SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment). This tool helps your doctor assess your substance use, suggest the right level of care, and refer you to treatment.1

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) offers a national helpline and treatment finder. This site lets you search for treatment centers based on location. You can also narrow your search by the specific populations a center serves, such as teens, veterans, seniors, or those who are houseless. Your community may have special services for these populations as well.

You can also call our 24/7 detox and rehab hotline at or by texting us. Operated by American Addiction Centers (AAC) admissions staff, we can help you access treatment at one of our locations or help you find a local detox center that meets your needs and admit you as soon as possible. You can also use the tool below to find and view local same day rehab and detox centers in your state.

Step 3: Check Your Insurance Coverage for 24-Hour Rehab

If you are planning on paying for treatment with insurance, once you have found a detox or rehab center that can admit you instantly, you will want to make sure that your insurance plan covers treatment before entering treatment.


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Step 4: Get Ready to Enter Same-Day Drug Detox

Before you enter detox, you’ll also need to take care of some things at home. If you have a job, make sure that you plan for your time off. You may be able to use the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which lets you take unpaid leave without losing your job.7 If you are in school, you need to tell the school about your absence.

Telling your family and friends that you are going to be in treatment is a personal decision, but you may want to involve them in your treatment. For example, if you go to inpatient treatment, family members and friends may be able to help care for your children or pets. They can also be an important part of your support network.

Finally, you will need to make any travel plans and pack your bags. The treatment center may have special rules about what you can and can’t bring, so be sure to ask about that before you pack.


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