Residential long-term treatment is statistically the most optimal rehabilitation program and treatment approach in terms of actual results when considering long-term sobriety long after the individual leaves treatment. Residential long-term treatment in Traverse City provides the person in rehabilitation a recovery oasis. In residential long-term treatment the treatment client can participate in rehab services in a safe and distraction free setting where there is very little that could possibly cut across their success or development while in alcohol and drug treatment. The long-term aspect is in fact what will guarantee the person is reassured and secure enough to be able to stay off of drugs when they leave drug rehab, because one month is most often simply not enough time in drug rehab for the more seriously addicted persons. It can take many weeks to achieve the confidence that one can remain off of drugs and/or alcohol, with a lengthy and very intensive stint in treatment in a residential drug rehab.