I went through the 30 day inpatient AIP 7 years ago and have been living a very nice, sober life since. I was a successful lawyer but got deeper into my drinking as time went on. I was what some call a “high functioning alcoholic” for 30+ years. The AIP is a small program where you get a lot of warm, personalized professional attention. They don’t coddle you with kumbaya but you are held accountable as an adult. The people both patients and staff were wonderful. I think they screen pretty well to get people who are serious about getting sober and not just there because someone forced them to go. It’s a rather rigorous and very scheduled program. You get up early and do things through the early evening. There was a great sense of comraderie when I was there. They combine mental with physical. The facilities are nice and actually seem homey but this is definitely not one of those spa retreats. Unlike other places you have your own room and bathroom/shower. If you are serious about addressing your drinking I could not recommend AIP more highly. And I urge you to make the time to go to the 30-day inpatient program first. I think it was very important for me to make a serious dedication of my full time attention to getting myself on the right road out of alcoholic hell. Good luck to you,