Environment does play an essential role in how the person can sustain their sobriety or being free from drugs. One factor is the dynamics of the treatment program. The tools and resources that are provided in the treatment program can serve as references that the person can use once they have exited the program and reentered into society. A second factor is the support the person has in the environment. A good support system is necessary for the person. The support system can be the family, support group, church, help group or ongoing individual counseling. Another factor is exposure to drugs/alcohol in the environment. One of the biggest predictors of long-term recovery is whether users live in drug-free environments (Foundation Recovery,
