Many men and women who will need alcohol and drug treatment in Salem, Virginia may choose to take part in a residential short-term drug treatment center which only calls for a stay of 30 days or less. This may be a reasonable treatment option for persons that have personal or work commitments, and only require a short but intensive time in treatment. Moreover, individuals with only a short history of drug and alcohol abuse may find this to be a suitable option while a person who has a more significant and critical case of abuse and addiction may require an a much more significant and intensive course of rehabilitation. If a potential client does have an extensive background of drug and alcohol abuse and decides to choose a residential short-term treatment option of as little as 4 weeks, it is typically required that the person follow up this treatment with regular follow-up treatment or take part in an aftercare program where their progress can be supervised closely and so can receive the support needed in their rehabilitation process as much as possible.