Residential long-term treatment is according to statistics the most optimal rehabilitation facility and treatment approach in terms of success rates when considering long-term abstinence once treatment is complete. Residential long-term treatment in Alton, IL. provides the treatment client in rehabilitation a positive and effective oasis. In residential long-term treatment the person can involved in rehabilitation services in a safe and distraction free setting in which there is very little that could possibly impede their success or progress while in alcohol and drug rehabilitation. The long-term element is in essence what will guarantee the individual is self assured and confident enough to be able to remain abstinent when they depart alcohol and drug rehab, because one month is most often simply insufficient time in alcohol and drug treatment for the more seriously addicted treatment clients. It can take several weeks to achieve the self confidence that one is going to be able to remain off of drugs and/or alcohol, with a lengthy and intense stint in treatment in a residential drug rehab.