AA or rehab?

What do you think is the best option for an alcoholic to recover? Entering a treatment center or AA meetings only?

[dominosarah]

It all depends on the person.  What do you think is best for you?

[Punkinhead75]

I tried to get into a rehab but was turned away.  I detoxed with the help of friends, enrolled in an IOP and went to mtgs.  I still go to mtgs and stay active in AA.  I have a sponsor and I sponsor others.  For me it's not so much about where I go it's about what I do with the stuff I learn from being where I'm at.

[hellc@mst]

Eish, neither worked out for me. It wasnt until I turned my back on the aforementioned options before I achieved any worthwhile sobriety. I have found self-accountability, will power and trust in my ability to do the right thing enough of an impetus to maintain my current drug free status.

All the best. kind regards Jeremy. (Recovered Addict)
3 years 9 months drug and alcohol free

[care4sober]

Thank you all for your insights. I agree with hellc@mst, self-accountability really matters regardless of your choice. But I read an article at sober.com that explains the importance of entering a treatment center. It helps you learn the refusal technique, plus the 12-steps. I guess, complete package really matters.