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Inpatient Drug & Alcohol Rehab in Atlanta, GA

The Recovery Village Atlanta provides 24/7 inpatient drug and alcohol rehab at two locations in the metro Atlanta area — Roswell and Stockbridge. Inpatient treatment, also called residential rehab, is the highest level of structured care available for substance use disorders. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction to alcohol, opioids, stimulants, or other substances, inpatient care at The Recovery Village Atlanta puts a full clinical team around you from the first day. Call us to speak with an admissions specialist now — we are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

What Inpatient Rehab Looks Like at The Recovery Village Atlanta

Inpatient treatment means you live at the facility for the duration of your program. A typical day includes:

  • Morning medical check-in. A nurse or physician reviews vitals, adjusts medications if needed, and addresses any physical symptoms. For clients in early recovery, this monitoring is what makes the difference between a safe withdrawal and a dangerous one.
  • Individual therapy. Each client meets one-on-one with a licensed therapist several times per week. Sessions focus on the underlying causes of substance use — trauma, co-occurring mental health conditions, behavioral patterns — using evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
  • Group therapy. Structured group sessions run throughout the day and cover topics including coping skills, relapse prevention, grief, family dynamics, and life skills. Peer connection is one of the strongest predictors of long-term recovery, and the group environment builds it deliberately.
  • Skill-building sessions. Afternoons include psychoeducation, wellness activities, and recreational programming. Nutrition, physical movement, and sleep regulation are treated as part of clinical care, not as extras.
  • Evening reflection. The day closes with structured reflection — a group check-in, journaling, or meditation depending on the program — that reinforces the work done during the day and builds the habits that support recovery after discharge.

Our clinical team includes board-certified addiction medicine physicians, licensed professional counselors, registered nurses available around the clock, and behavioral health staff trained in trauma-informed care. The client-to-clinician ratio is kept low so that care stays individual, not institutional.

Who Inpatient Treatment Is For

Inpatient rehab is the appropriate level of care when outpatient treatment is not enough to keep someone safe or support a full recovery. The following criteria indicate that residential treatment is likely the right fit:

  • Substance use has caused significant harm to health, relationships, employment, or daily functioning.
  • Prior outpatient treatment has not produced lasting results.
  • Home environment includes people, places, or stressors that actively trigger substance use.
  • Withdrawal from alcohol, benzodiazepines, or opioids requires medical supervision to manage safely.
  • A co-occurring mental health condition — depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder — needs simultaneous clinical attention alongside addiction treatment.

You do not need to have tried everything else first. If any of the above applies, inpatient care is worth discussing with our admissions team. There is no obligation when you call.

Conditions Treated

The Recovery Village Atlanta treats substance use disorders involving alcohol, opioids, stimulants, benzodiazepines, marijuana, and polysubstance use. We also provide integrated treatment for co-occurring mental health disorders, including major depression, generalized anxiety disorder, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.

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Speak with a Recovery Advocate who can answer your questions and get you the help you need. 

Why Choose Us?

Struggling with addiction or mental health challenges can feel overwhelming, but healing is possible. Our compassionate, expert-led team provides the medical care, support, and resources needed to help you or your loved one regain stability and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.

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If you struggle with drugs or alcohol, you’re not alone. Read our reviews and learn why The Recovery Village Atlanta may be the right place for your recovery.

Nico P.
4 days ago
My experience at Recovery Village was great and fun. Teaching us everything on how to maintain our coping skill, teaching us that we are a family. All staff member were excellent and VERY helpful. Food is good. All the activities you can do there are basketball, pickle ball, corn hole, video games, movies/shows, and they have a gym so you can maintain your mental condition and grow at the same time. I’ve been there for 2 months and I already missing my peers and the staff members. It’s an amazing facility to go to if you need help.
Steffen H.
6 days ago
As with all rehabs, you get out what you put in, but this place makes it easy if you are willing to do the work. The clinical staff is extremely knowledgeable and has a wide breadth of wisdom between them. The food is great and the sleeping quarters are very comfortable. The CEO is amazing and makes herself available to the patients which is something I was very impressed with. All in all I feel very safe and comfortable for my entire two month stay.
Joanna C.
3 weeks ago
SOBRIETY from “the rich (wo)man’s drug since August 2023! I wouldn’t have made it this long if it weren’t for the tools given here. Most of the staff was caring and compassionate. There was a male nurse who must have misunderstood me when I told him I had A LOT of blood in my urine with a history of kidney stones. Then when I got to the ED I had a paper saying where I was from and NO PAIN meds. I understand this to some extent, but I was treated differently in the ED.
Response from the owner:We're thrilled to hear about your ongoing sobriety journey! Congratulations, and thank you for trusting us to help equip you with essential tools.
Mike
4 weeks ago
This is a fantastic detox/treatment center. The staff are all friendly, kind, and compassionate. It's very comfortable for those times of discomfort. Definitely recommend it for you or your loved ones.
Jaguar J.
1 month ago
R.V.A provided me a safe space to grow and develop. The staff are very caring and supportive, would definitely recommend to anyone feeling like their life has become unmanageable, and are ready to take action on turning it around! Thanks R.V.A!!!
Javon
2 months ago
I really appreciate everyone at this facility. They pushed me to be better

FAQs About Residential Rehab

The Recovery Village South Atlanta offers a full continuum of care — from medically supervised detox through long-term outpatient support. Whatever level of care your situation requires, our clinical team will help you find the right starting point.

How long is residential rehab?

Most clients complete inpatient treatment in 30 to 90 days, with 45 to 60 days being the most common range when the medical detox period is included. The right length of stay depends on the substance involved, the severity of dependence, co-occurring mental health conditions, and how the person is progressing clinically. Your care team will review length of stay with you throughout treatment rather than treating it as a fixed number from day one.

No. Residential treatment at The Recovery Village Atlanta is voluntary. You can leave against medical advice at any time, though our care team will discuss the clinical risks of doing so before a discharge. Most clients complete the full recommended length of stay because the structure, peer community, and clinical support produce measurably better outcomes than partial stays. If you have concerns about a specific length of commitment, raise them with our admissions team — programs can be adjusted to your circumstances within clinical guidelines.

Yes, many people have started their lifelong recovery journeys with a rehab stay. Rehab cannot “cure” someone of a substance use disorder, but recovery is possible. A successful rehabilitation is measured by improvements in physical and mental health, relationships with loved ones, employment or educational status, legal status, safety, and building longer gaps between relapses. 

Insurance may cover some or all rehab costs. Without insurance, The Recovery Village Atlanta can work with patients on private payment options. Our team verifies benefits before you commit and walks you through what costs remain. Call (833) 997-2929.

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for a serious health condition, which includes substance use disorder treatment. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) also provides protections in many employment contexts. We recommend speaking with your HR department or an employment attorney for guidance specific to your situation.

Treating addiction is the best way to create a better future for your children. While there are no guarantees of child custody, completing rehab and reducing the negative effects of addiction on your life make you more likely to keep your children in your life than continuing substance abuse.

Treatment Can Be Life Changing

It’s time to take the first step. Our admissions team is available 24/7 to answer questions.

Where to find us

The Recovery Village Atlanta

11725 Pointe Place Roswell, GA 30076

The Recovery Village South Atlanta

1000 Eagles Landing Pkwy Stockbridge, GA 30281

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