All of us want to find a program that can guarantee that our loved one will never use alcohol or drug again or need to attend another longterm alcohol and drug treatment program.

Unfortunately, there are no real guarantees in drug rehabilitation, however, some long-term drug rehab centers will offer a re-admittance at no charge if the individual relapses within a short period of time after leaving the facility. Other long-term programs may offer a reduced rate for a review of the program (even though it is not a shortened version) as a way of taking equal responsibility for the situation.

Of course, a major factor in ensuring continued success is the follow-up and/or aftercare. A good long-term program will continue correspondence with the former client as well as the family to ensure they're on track with their discharge planning. It is important that these communications are taken seriously and followed since there will be many challenges once the addict or alcoholic re-enters society and begins to relate to those that knew him/her during the embarrassing times when they were impaired. The graduates must have adrug-free supportive environment for them to continue their sobriety and "groove-in" their new behaviors. In many cases, it means finding a new job, new friends and possibly even a completely new place to live. An experienced discharge counselor can help set up such a plan.

These value-added services are only available at a limited few private facilities and have proven to be invaluable and necessary to families and addicts.

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