Residential long-term treatment in Holland is when measured by statistics the most proven treatment program and strategy in terms of success rates when measuring long-term abstinence once treatment is complete. Residential long-term treatment offers the individual in rehabilitation a virtual oasis. In residential long-term treatment the person can participate in treatment activities in a safe and distraction free facility where there is virtually nothing that might cut across their sobriety or advancement while in drug and alcohol rehabilitation. The long-term aspect is in essence what will ensure the person is confident and stable enough to be able to continue to remain off of drugs when they depart drug rehabilitation in Holland, due to the fact that one month is very often simply insufficient time in drug and alcohol treatment for the most severely addicted clients. It can take many months to achieve the confidence that one can stay drug free, with a comprehensive and intense course of rehabilitation in a residential program.