What Does It Mean When Some One Says ” He/she Went Into Rehab?”?

Question by killer_of_the_dead: What does it mean when some one says ” He/she went into Rehab?”?
What does rehab do to people and why do pepople gp there?

Best answer:

Answer by Ella
Rehab is short for rehabilitation. Someone could go to rehab for a number of reasons including addictions or substance abuse reasons. People receive counseling and behavior modification during rehab while living in a supportive and safe environment.

Answer by Katie M
They usually go there for help with alcohol or drug addictions, “rehabilitation”.

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