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Getting proper treatment is essential to giving you the best possible chance in dealing with and overcoming an addiction.

But first you need to understand (and I say this often) – that any drug rehab program or alcoholism treatment center you attend – is only the beginning of the journey.

Remember that going through a drug and alcohol rehab program is only for a few weeks, sometimes longer, so there is only that much you can do. Its main job is to clean and sober for those first few hardest weeks and to provide you with the armoury to cope once you leave. Your ultimate success though is purely dependant on the effort you put into maintaining your recovery after leaving treatment.

I read a good analogy on another website – choosing a drug and alcohol rehab program is a bit like choosing a gym. Sure you get better one’s than others – but ultimately your success is determined by the energy and determination you put into it.

Ultimately though – I believe any form of treatment program is only as good as the preparation it provides you with for when you leave. And that’s why I believe a 12-step based program makes the ideal treatment because it provides you with a proven path to follow after rehab.

Many point at high relapse rates to question the effectiveness of drug and alcohol rehab programs. The reason for that is not that addiction treatment programs don’t work – but because many addicts just aren’t prepared to do what they need to in terms of doing the work necessary to maintain their sobriety once they leave.

So the ultimate determinant in deciding on any form of alcohol/addiction treatment program should be what path or program they suggest (or provide for you) when you leave their doors.

With a 12-step based program – there is a clear path to follow. Your success on that path is entirely determined by you. Sure there may be other programs/forms of treatment – but remember when considering them that you check what kind of path there is for you to follow after treatment – because that is what will ultimately determine your success or failure.

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