The really wonderful thing is, I've been able to get into recovery and 12-step programs and stick with them. You said drug addicts are skeptical by nature. I would basically say 2 things. First, look at the experience of other people like myself. I was as skeptical as you.
Nothing can be worse than traditional detox.
And when I went through The CITA UROD Method, I didn't feel a lot of pain. So it just really appeals.