Residential long-term treatment in West is when measured by statistics the most optimal rehabilitation center and strategy when speaking of success rates when taking into account long-term abstinence once treatment is complete. Residential long-term treatment gives the individual in rehabilitation a recovery oasis. In residential long-term treatment the individual can participate in rehabilitation activities in a safe and distraction free setting where there is virtually nothing that could possibly sabotage their success or advancement while in alcohol and drug 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 abstinent when they depart drug and alcohol rehabilitation in West, due to the fact that four weeks is very often simply not enough time in drug and alcohol rehabilitation for the most severely addicted persons. It can take several months to achieve the self-confidence that one can continue to be abstinent, with a comprehensive and intensive course of rehab in a residential drug rehab.