process. Effective treatment programs give the patient the tools and steps they need to use throughout their sobriety during their lives.
             There are several key differences between inpatient and outpatient drug treatment centers, as their name implies. Some of these differences have marked results on the overall success or failure of patients seeking drug treatment. Ultimately, the goal of all treatment centers is to aid the patient in overcoming their drug or alcohol addiction. However, as studies show, some treatment centers are simply better at this than others, and in addition, there are many factors in the addict's own personality and lifestyle that can help dictate the success or failure of their treatment program.
             Inpatient treatment centers require the patient to commit to a certain amount of time spent in a closed environment. Most of these treatment centers are live-in environments where patients commit to a 28-day detoxification and treatment program, although treatment can certainly last longer. In fact, many inpatient treatment centers offer much longer inpatient programs for special cases, such as juvenile addicts. One expert notes, "In-patient treatment averaged 132 days and consisted of psychodynamically oriented psychotherapy, community meetings, family therapy, recreational therapy, psychodrama, and an onward school program" (Annis, 2006). The activities offered inside the treatment program are also of great importance to the success or failure of the patient.
             Inpatient programs include more than simple removal of the patient from society and the drug, they require dedication on the patent's part to look inward and discover their reasons for their addiction. Therapy and psychotherapy are key ingredients in this process, and the patient must be open to them. They also must be open to giving up their day-to-day routine for the time required in an inpatient facility. This can be difficult, if not impos...