At times, the substance abuse is so severe that the person needs to leave their home in order to focus on the beginning of their treatment.  Residential treatment may occur in a specialized hospital setting.  However, in Racine, there are also several community based residential facilities that provide treatment for 45 to 60 days, with additional treatment for up to 180 days for men needing help transitioning back into their community life.  Adults must be medically stable in order to begin residential treatment.