Drug Counselor: Long Term Rehab is Best

Aug. 11, 2011 - PRLog -- A drug counselor at one of the most successful drug rehabilitation programs in the nation sounded off recently about what it takes to help an addict make a full recovery from substance dependence.

“You know, many of the people we help, it isn’t their first time in rehab.  They’ve been before.  And that is part of what makes it difficult,” said Jeff Lukas, drug counselor at Riverbend Retreat, an inpatient facility located in Louisiana.

Statistics show that the more unsuccessful attempts an addict has at going through rehab, the more difficult it is for him or her to quit.  

“That’s why it’s so important to get it right the first time,” said Lukas in a recent interview.  “Your first chance is your best chance.”

Unfortunately, many addicts and their family members are unwilling to seek a long term treatment program on their first attempt.  In other words, they tend to underestimate the severity of the problem, and instead go for a short term or even outpatient treatment center.  

“Long term drug rehabs just have a better chance at helping addicts.  You have more time and more ability to get your client up to the point where he or she is stable and confident in being able to live drug free.  That’s why I always recommend in-patient, long term drug rehab for anyone with a substance abuse problem.  Especially if it’s their first time,” he said.

Narconon Riverbend Retreat ( http://www.drugabusesolution.com ) is one of the premier long term drug rehabs in the nation.  With a success rate of over 75%, Riverbend’s counselors have helped hundreds of people to attain drug-free lives.  Riverbend is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and operates a drug help hotline.  Call 1-877-340-3602 for assistance.

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Narconon Riverbend New Life Retreat provides proven drug abuse solutions through inpatient and residential substance abuse treatment programs designed to help people overcome addiction to drugs and alcohol.