Residential long-term treatment is , when using statistics as a measure, the most proven and workable treatment program and approach in terms of success rates when considering long-term abstinence long after the individual leaves treatment. Residential long-term treatment in Thornwood provides the individual in rehabilitation a recovery oasis. In residential long-term treatment the treatment client can take part in rehabilitation activities in a secure and distraction free environment in which there is virtually nothing that could possibly cut across their success or forward progress while in drug and alcohol treatment. The long-term element is in essence what will ensure the treatment client is reassured and secure enough to be able to continue to be drug free when they leave alcohol and drug treatment, mainly because 30 days is more often than not just insufficient time in alcohol and drug rehabilitation for seriously addicted treatment clients. It can take several months to achieve the self confidence that one is going to be able to stay off of drugs and/or alcohol, with a significant and very intensive stint in treatment in a residential drug rehab.