To answer this question correctly, it needs to be understood first that addiction is a chronic, lifelong condition that requires changes to one's lifestyle and behaviors. Like diabetes or hypertension, addiction is a disease and can prove as fatal as a malignant cancer is left untreated.
At Williamsburg Place and the William J. Farley Center, our goal is your or your loved one's recovery - a permanent remission of this disease. However, chronic addiction is often characterized by periodic relapses into active use of a substance, whether through peer pressure or the inability to cope with stress. It would be ignorant of any treatment provider to think that their methods could cure an individual of addiction or prevent relapse.
We know that bad things happen to good people. When bad things happen, a recovering addict/alcoholic may backslide into old habits. Does this mean the treatment was not successful? No, it just means the person got sick again.
Knowing what we have learned and implemented over the last fifteen years, we can define successful treatment as thus:
Recovery from addiction is the abstinence from all controlled substances while embracing a lifestyle focused on well being and service to one's family and community. We define successful treatment by people who are abstinent, recovering, and accountable for their actions. In the unfortunate events of a relapse, treatment can still be considered successful if that person is better able to recognize his/her addictive behavior and get back on the proper path toward recovery.
We at Williamsburg Place and the Farley Center place great faith in our residents to achieve successful treatment. As such, we can say 80% of our clients have remained abstinent since graduating from our facilities, and continue to recover and remain accountable for two years and more despite the daily pressures of life. We are committed to success, and we want to help you or your loved ones achieve it.
If you or a loved one is in need of treatment for drug and/or alcohol addiction, please Contact Us today.
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