Some addicts swear by them, saying that they could never have gotten clean without the tough love and discipline they encountered in treatment.
Women have a higher drop-out rate from TC's than men do.
Many TC's are now trying to address this issue by offering women's groups and female counselors for female patients. Treatment philosophies within TC's vary widely. Some TC's will not allow the use of any psychiatric or anti-craving medication. Also check to see if they have a formal patient complaint procedure and whether they are state-licensed. The more oversight there is, the less likely you are to have problems.