What to Expect in a 120-Day Residential Addiction Treatment Program

When it comes to lasting recovery, time and structure make all the difference. A 120-day residential program offers what short-term treatment often cannot—the opportunity to heal deeply, rebuild healthy routines, and address the underlying causes of addiction.

At Baja Rehab, our 120-day residential addiction treatment program combines medical care, therapy, holistic healing, and community support in an oceanfront environment designed for transformation.

Here’s what you can expect from the journey.

Recovery begins with cleansing the body of substances safely and comfortably.

In the first 7–14 days, clients enter Medical Detox under 24-hour clinical supervision. Our medical team manages withdrawal symptoms while providing nutrition, hydration, and emotional support.

Goal: Stabilize the body, clear the mind, and prepare for deeper therapeutic work.

After detox, clients move into the core therapeutic phase, typically lasting weeks 3–8. This stage focuses on understanding the root causes of addiction and developing emotional resilience.

Baja Rehab’s therapeutic model includes:

• Individual counseling to uncover trauma, triggers, and unhealthy beliefs
  
• Group therapy for connection and peer accountability
  
• Dual-Diagnosis Treatment for co-occurring mental health conditions like depression or anxiety
  
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to reframe thinking patterns
  

Goal: Heal emotional wounds and develop practical coping tools for life beyond rehab.

From weeks 8–12, clients engage in mind-body therapies to rebuild balance and physical vitality.

Baja Rehab’s holistic program includes:

• Yoga and meditation overlooking the Pacific Ocean
  
• Fitness training and nutrition therapy to restore energy
  
• Creative therapies like art, journaling, and music
  
• Mindfulness walks and reflection sessions
  

Healing the mind is easier when the body feels strong and grounded.

This phase bridges psychological progress with physical well-being—key to sustained recovery.

The final month (weeks 13–16) prepares clients for life after treatment. This is where relapse-prevention strategies, accountability routines, and family therapy come together.

Clients work with therapists to:

• Rebuild communication and trust with loved ones
  
• Practice conflict resolution and emotional regulation
  
• Develop a personal relapse-prevention plan
  
• Learn healthy lifestyle habits for post-treatment life
  

Baja Rehab also incorporates vocational guidance and goal setting, helping clients envision life beyond addiction.

Goal: Build the confidence and skills to thrive independently.

A typical day in the 120-day program follows a structured, balanced rhythm:

This daily rhythm helps restore stability and structure—two cornerstones of long-term sobriety.

Completing a 120-day program is an accomplishment, but real recovery continues afterward.

Baja Rehab’s Baja House Transition Program offers a structured step-down environment for clients ready to re-enter daily life while maintaining accountability.

Our aftercare planning includes:

• Ongoing therapy sessions
  
• Support group participation
  
• Family and alumni community connections
  
• Lifestyle coaching and relapse-prevention check-ins
  

Recovery is a process, not a finish line—and Baja Rehab supports clients every step of the way.

Research shows that longer stays in treatment lead to better recovery outcomes. The 120-day model provides the time needed to:

• Heal physically and mentally
  
• Relearn healthy coping skills
  
• Establish new neural pathways and habits
  
• Build a foundation of discipline, community, and purpose
  

Compared to short-term (30-day) programs, long-term residential care allows for deep healing, not just symptom management.

At Baja Rehab, time becomes your greatest ally in recovery.