Many men and women who will need alcohol and drug treatment in Waterford may choose to take part in a residential short-term alcohol and drug treatment program which demands a stay of as little as a month. This may be an appropriate rehab option for individuals who have family or job commitments, and may need a brief but somewhat intensive time in rehab. Furthermore, individuals that have only a short background of drug and alcohol abuse may find this to be an appropriate choice whereas someone who has a more significant and critical history of alcohol and drug abuse may require an a much more significant and intensive time in treatment. If someone does have a more serious background of drug and alcohol abuse and opts for a residential short-term treatment program of as little as 4 weeks, it is very often required that they follow up this treatment with regular follow-up treatment or take part in an aftercare program where their progress can be overseen and so can receive the support needed in their rehab process as much as possible.