The 28-Day Program in brief
The FAVOR 28-Day Program is a residential treatment course for alcohol or drug addiction. It combines detox, medical supervision, sessions with a psychologist and counselors, groups, preparation for discharge, and work with family members. Participation is voluntary. The person joins after a consultation, of their own free will.
- 28 days
- At the FAVOR inpatient unit and rehabilitation center. We give the address by phone.
- Doctors, a psychotherapist, chemical dependency counselors
- Alcohol or drug addiction
Who the 28-Day Program is for, and when something else comes first
The 28-Day Program suits a person who is ready to step out of everyday life for a month and work on their addiction. It is worth considering when one-off IV drips or coding have stopped helping. If the person is in a serious condition right now, emergency help comes first. A doctor decides whether the program is suitable after an examination.
The program may be suitable when
- The person themselves agrees to take the course
- Binges or drug use keep recurring despite attempts to stop
- After withdrawal treatment or detox, the person keeps relapsing
- It is hard to stay sober at home: the same surroundings, the same habits
- Family members are exhausted and need support too
The doctor will first suggest something else when
- The person is in a serious condition right now: emergency help or inpatient care comes first
- They are strongly against it: then start with a consultation for family members
- The person has an acute mental disorder that needs separate treatment
- The person has serious illnesses that require a specialized hospital
Contraindications
Before the program starts, the doctor examines the person and checks whether it is safe for them to take the course at FAVOR. If there are contraindications, the doctor explains where to go first.
When to call 103 right away
The program is planned care. If the person’s life is at risk right now, call 103 first. You can call us afterwards.
- the person cannot be woken up or has lost consciousness;
- breathing is slow, raspy, or has pauses, and the lips have turned blue;
- seizures have started;
- the person does not recognize loved ones, or sees or hears things that are not there;
- chest pain or pressure;
- vomiting blood or dark material that looks like coffee grounds;
- the person talks about suicide or threatens to harm themselves.
While you wait for the ambulance, don’t leave the person alone. If they are lying down and vomiting, turn them on their side.
How the 28-Day Program works
The 28-Day Program has several stages: consultation, detox, life at the inpatient unit with sessions, family work, and preparation for discharge. How long each stage lasts depends on the person’s condition. Not everyone needs detox; the doctor decides.
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Consultation
A doctor and a counselor talk with the person and, if they don’t mind, with their family. They assess the person’s condition, substances, illnesses, and medications. They explain how the program works and answer questions. The person makes the decision themselves.
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Detox, if needed
If the person is still drinking or using, or is in withdrawal, they spend the first days under a doctor’s supervision at the inpatient unit. How long detox takes depends on the substance and the person’s condition.
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Inpatient stay and sessions
The person lives at the clinic and has one-on-one sessions with a psychologist or counselor, as well as group sessions. They learn to notice what pushes them toward using and what to do instead.
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Family work
Family members receive consultations with a psychotherapist: how to talk, how not to fall back into old arguments, how to support without controlling. Addiction affects the whole family, and changes at home help the person stay sober.
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Preparation for discharge
In the final days, the person and a counselor draw up a plan: what to do in the first weeks at home, whom to turn to when thoughts of using come up, when to attend groups. The program ends, but the support continues.
How much the 28-Day Program costs
The cost of the 28-Day Program depends on whether detox is needed and how much time the person spends under a doctor’s supervision. We give the price after a consultation, before the program starts. The table also lists the consultation that everything starts with. A phone conversation is free.
| Service | What’s included | Price |
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| Pre-program consultation | An in-person conversation with a doctor, assessment, and a plan. Phone consultations are free. | from 1 000 UAH |
Who works with the person during the program
The medical part of the 28-Day Program is led by FAVOR doctors. Work with the person and their family is done by a psychotherapist and chemical dependency counselors led by Iryna Vasylenko. Credentials are listed as confirmed by the clinic.
How we protect confidentiality
Contacting FAVOR is confidential. On the phone, you can describe the situation without giving any surnames. We don’t share data from website requests with third parties.
- You can call on behalf of a loved one without giving their name.
- How form data is processed: see the Privacy policy.
How family members can prepare for the program
Family members should talk with the person in advance, gather documents and belongings, and take care of themselves. The program is not only for the patient: while they are at the clinic, you have time to catch your breath and work out what to change at home. The FAVOR psychotherapist also counsels families.
- Talk about the program when the person is sober. No ultimatums unless you are ready to follow through.
- Don’t promise that “it will all be over” in 28 days. It’s more honest to call it a beginning.
- Write down what the person uses and for how long, what illnesses they have and what medications they take.
- Agree among yourselves which family member will stay in touch with the counselor.
- Before the person comes home, remove alcohol and anything that may remind them of using.
If the person refuses the program, consult a counselor yourselves. Sometimes changes in family members’ behavior help the person make up their mind.
Frequently asked questions about the 28-Day Program
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How much does the 28-Day Program cost?
The price of the 28-Day Program depends on whether detox is needed and how many days the person will be under a doctor’s supervision. A pre-program consultation costs from 1,000 UAH; a phone consultation is free. Prices are not a public offer.
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Are 28 days enough to overcome addiction?
No one can honestly promise that. According to NIDA, most people with addiction need at least three months of treatment to significantly reduce or stop using. So 28 days is an intensive start, and afterwards we recommend aftercare support: groups and consultations.
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What does the program include?
Detox if needed, accommodation at the clinic, medical supervision, one-on-one sessions with a psychologist and counselor, group sessions, consultations for family members, and a plan for after discharge.
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Can a person leave the program early?
Participation is voluntary, and no one will hold an adult by force. If they want to leave, the counselor and doctor will talk with them and their family, explain the risks, and suggest other options.
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Can I visit the person during the program?
The program does include contact with family: the psychotherapist counsels the family, and at the end of the course you discuss the post-discharge plan together.
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Is the program suitable for both alcohol and drug addiction?
Yes, FAVOR works with both alcohol and drug addiction. The medical part, such as detox, differs depending on the substance, and the doctor draws up its plan after an examination. Sessions with the psychologist and counselors focus on what helps the person stay off substances.
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What happens after the 28 days?
Before discharge, the person and a counselor draw up a plan for the first weeks at home. After that, they can continue rehabilitation or move on to aftercare support: groups and consultations.
Who signed off and what it’s based on
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Medical reviewer
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- Updated
- Medically reviewed
Other help
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— Inpatient addiction clinicInpatient addiction clinic
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— Inpatient detoxInpatient detox
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— Alcohol addiction rehabilitationAlcohol addiction rehabilitation
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— Drug addiction rehabilitationDrug addiction rehabilitation
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— Aftercare supportAftercare support
Find out if the program is right for you
Tell us what’s going on, and we’ll explain where to start: detox, a consultation, or the program itself. You can call any time, day or night. A family member can call, anonymously.