Jail is indeed "poor man's detox" but far from recovery. Every jail offers AA/NA meetings or at least literature. These folks here know what they are talking about (if for no other reason that they have all "believed" an addict before there was Real action---mistake). All addicts (and I am one) will exhaust every option to keep using and run from their actions b4 quitting . Real steps to recovery take 6 months or so abstinent With active participation of some sort with other addicts, therapy or even interaction here. Doesn't seem he's anywhere close IMO. Take care of you and do Your time well--not his.