If someone is struggling with diabetes, cancer or any other serious
chronic condition, we don’t place time limits on recovery and we don’t
suggest that someone has to be cured within 30 days. Our approach is
simple: the person is cured when the disease is reverted. However, when
it comes to drugs or alcohol addiction, many programs do have a specific
time limit. It is important to remember that drug rehabilitation is an ongoing,
individual process. While some may move faster than others do, it is
simply not possible to have a ‘standard time’ for the recovery process.
Yet this is what we see from many of the traditional, 12-step recovery
programs across the country.
That is why non 12-step addiction treatment does not adhere to a simple limit; oftentimes these programs start with 90-day recovery and go from there. If someone asks you the question: “what does a successful rehabilitation program mean for you?”, would you answer A) 30 days spent in a treatment facility or B) when the individual feels confident in his or her own ability to live a sober life?
Taking the Time to Adjust
Contrary to what people in NA and AA say, it IS possible to overcome addiction – that does not mean it is easy to do so. Many people who decide on 90-day programs have tried shorter programs before. These longer programs allow the person to change the way they think about handling stress and other challenges in life and helps them adjust expectations about living a sober life. Remember that you cannot and must not think of recovery in terms of days or weeks. This is a long-term battle.
Make the Right Choice
As mentioned earlier, many people do not opt for the 90-day or longer options right away for long term drug rehab. Many want to know if they can use a shortcut to get what they want. The fact is there is no secret formula to living a sober life; it resolves around a lengthy period of sobriety and learning how to deal with unexpected triggers. If you want to know more about how these programs can help you or someone close to you make a lasting change, call our professional counselors and take back control of your life.
That is why non 12-step addiction treatment does not adhere to a simple limit; oftentimes these programs start with 90-day recovery and go from there. If someone asks you the question: “what does a successful rehabilitation program mean for you?”, would you answer A) 30 days spent in a treatment facility or B) when the individual feels confident in his or her own ability to live a sober life?
Taking the Time to Adjust
Contrary to what people in NA and AA say, it IS possible to overcome addiction – that does not mean it is easy to do so. Many people who decide on 90-day programs have tried shorter programs before. These longer programs allow the person to change the way they think about handling stress and other challenges in life and helps them adjust expectations about living a sober life. Remember that you cannot and must not think of recovery in terms of days or weeks. This is a long-term battle.
Make the Right Choice
As mentioned earlier, many people do not opt for the 90-day or longer options right away for long term drug rehab. Many want to know if they can use a shortcut to get what they want. The fact is there is no secret formula to living a sober life; it resolves around a lengthy period of sobriety and learning how to deal with unexpected triggers. If you want to know more about how these programs can help you or someone close to you make a lasting change, call our professional counselors and take back control of your life.
