What is your success rate?
This is one of the most common questions asked of treatment centers. Recovery, unlike diabetes, does not have a medically-tested and approved number which defines healthy and unhealthy.  What we must look at in measuring a person’s success in recovery are changes in substance use, restoration of family connections, progress in work and/or school, and improvement in social skills.

So how does “family first” measure outcomes? For the last ten years “ family First” has enlisted the assistance of Skagit valley college in conducting independent outcome studies with our clients. This study looked at self-reported substance use as well as other legal, personal and social indicators.

The results of these studies show the following areas of improvement post-treatment:
 

Adolescent Outcome Study Results:

       62% reported that they were no longer using 3-12 months post-treatment
 

       87% have not tried any new drugs since treatment
 

       85% reported improved relationships with family members
 

       81% report improved grades at school
 

       85-90% never/rarely missed school, cut class or received detention
 

       90% reported improved outlook on themselves
 

       85% reported improved outlook on life
 

       96% of adolescents and 81% of parents reported they were satisfied or very satisfied with the services they received at “Family first”

Adult Outcome Study Results:

       85% indicate no regular use 3-12 months post treatment

       94% improved parenting skills and relationships with children

       79% involved with a sober peer group or friends

       93% no criminal activity since treatment

       86% have employment following treatment

       94% are satisfied with the treatment they received

In addition, we know that relapse prevention vastly improves when you follow the recommended individualized discharge plan which can mean:

       A daily 12-step meeting schedule
 

       Obtaining a sponsor
 

       Arranging for individual counseling
 

       Addressing any medical issues
 

       Developing a support system
 

       Family attendance at Alanon meetings
 

       Creating positive social connections