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Ohio has experienced an increase in the number of drug and alcohol treatment centers located across the state. Over the past decade drugs like marijuana, cocaine and heroin have lead state law enforcement officials to increase their efforts to curb this escalating problem. Statistics on Ohio's drug abusing residents shows that the state has one of the youngest substance abuse populations in the country. A large percentage of the residents using illegal drugs in Ohio are teenagers and juveniles. With this point in mind, long term treatment programs have developed in several areas of the state to help residents of all ages.

Long term inpatient programs offer similar treatment methods to what a person would find in other types of recovery programs. However, the length of time the person remains in treatment is longer, and there are often additional services offered. Services that might be included in long term inpatient programs are vocational training, case management, exercise therapy, yoga, meditation, art therapy as well as aftercare support. These services and therapies offer additional ways for recovering persons to handle stress, develop inner strength and discover their personal creativity.

Choosing long term inpatient care provides around the clock supervision. This is not offered in outpatient treatment and is a critical part of maintaining sobriety during the program. When the person lives in the drug rehab program their access to outside drug dealers or establishments where alcohol is served is non-existent. On the other hand, if they are part of an outpatient program it is up to the individual themselves to avoid negative influences that may jeopardize their recovery.

Generally, these types of programs go for several months to around a year. Today's research shows that remaining in treatment for an adequate period of time is essential in achieving a clean and sober lifestyle after rehab. For most treatment professionals, three months participating in long term inpatient rehab are when the majority of clients experience the personal, social and behavioral changes necessary to maintain a productive sober existence.