It is very hard to predict how long a client should stay in drug and alcohol rehab to get the most benefit.  The evidence seems to suggest that 90 days is the optimal length of stay for most people.  The evidence also seems to suggest that we are poor predictors of how long someone should stay in rehab, as well as how successful someone is after they leave a rehab program.

This I believe would lead us to two conclusions.  If in doubt go for the 90 day program.  The longer you stay sober the greater the chance of styaing sober.  The other is to honor yor commitments and your word.  If you say you are going to stay for 60 days, stay for at least 60 days.  Even if you are convinced that you have turned the corner and have learned all you possibly can by 45 days.  Since no "expert" can make a predicition, neither can you.  By sticking to what you originally agreed to, you can start to re-build the trust with people in your life.  If you tell the world you are "cured" and leave early, you are sowing more seeds of distrust with those close to you in your life.  You are also setting yourself up for a lot of "I told you so's" is you relpase after leaving a drug and alcohol rehab program.  Do everyone a favor and stay the course.

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