How Long Will Recovery From Addiction Take?

Published December 15, 2013

Question by adamaris ns: How long will recovery from addiction take?
I have a friend who is going to get himself treated for his alcohol addiction. How long would it be until he recovers? When will he be able to get out of rehab?

Best answer:

Answer by darlene e
Recovery from addiction is actually a life-long process. This is because addiction is a chronic illness and the patient is susceptible to going into relapse. As for the treatment, how long it would take will have to depend upon the needs of your friend and how he responds to the treatment program.

Answer by diana
any sort of addiction can be recovered after 21 days of treatment