Happier in rehab??

Let me rephrase that. More relaxed.

I am not in rehab right now, but have been twice in the last 11 months. I have a wonderful family with two teenage kids. Wife and I have had our struggles, but she's a nice lady.

When I had to go, of course I teared up- especially bc I did NOT want to leave my kids. I was stressed about work and didn't want things to get behind as I am part of a family business.

Anyways, I had a few comments from family members saying you seem SO happy when you are there, and calmer. So I was wondering if it was just meeting peers and being social? Was it I didn't have to deal with the day to day work stuff (although brought my laptop and realized I was one of the only ones working an hour or two a day to stay on top of stuff).

BUT, the one that scares me the most is that it's because I CAN'T have alcohol there, so I feel free. Anyone else had this experience?