Q: What is their relapse policy? A: If they are not licensed for detox, treatment programs must either discharge a client after a relapse, because programs not licensed for detox aren't supposed to have anyone on the property that's consumed any unauthorized drugs or any alcohol within the previous 24-hours. Relapse policies vary among programs that can detox client's, but they have a written policy filed with the state. Find out what to expect, should relapse occur.