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Inside Rehab: The Surprising Truth about Addiction Treatment---and How to Get Help That Works Audiobook
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Anne M. Fletcher is a trusted New York Times bestselling health and medical writer who visited fifteen addiction treatment centers—from outpatient programs for the indigent to famous celebrity rehabs; from the sites of renowned twelve-step centers to several unconventional programs—to find out what really happens. What she reveals ranges from inspirational to irresponsible and, in some cases, potentially dangerous.
As always with her books, Fletcher gets the inside story by turning to real people who "have been there," interviewing more than a hundred individuals whose compelling stories illustrate serious issues facing people in rehab and endemic in the rehab industry today. Fletcher exposes twelve supposed facts for the falsehoods they are, including "rehab is necessary for most people to recover from addictions"; "highly trained professionals provide most of the treatment in addiction programs"; and "drugs should not be used to treat a drug addict." Fletcher's most important finding is the alarming discrepancy between the treatments being employed at many rehab centers and the treatments recommended by leading experts and supported by scientific research. Inside Rehab also highlights what is working, spotlights state-of-the-art programs and practices, and offers advice and guidance for people seeking quality care and treatment for themselves or those they care about.
Inside Rehab is the first book to give listeners a thoughtful, sensitive, and bracingly honest insider's view of the drug and alcohol rehab industry in America. For people seeking quality care for themselves or a loved one, Inside Rehab is essential listening, offering a wealth of accurate information and wise guidance.
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"An interesting, and at times appalling, look at what drug rehab is actually like. The lack of support for some patients, especially if they don't fit well with a 12 step program, is aggravating, especially given the cost of some programs."
— Stephanie (4 out of 5 stars)
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It's startling, difficult, and important information for those traveling toward recovery, and anyone who wants to help.
— Publishers Weekly Starred Review
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" Very informative & I am donating it to our library! There are many people who made need to read this reference & it will be helpful:) "
— Mrspam4ever, 9/3/2013 -
" Excellent, I agree with most of it-I have some issues with how addiction counselors and workers are portrayed. some of the research is inconsistent. "
— Leslie, 9/2/2013 -
" Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask. It seems like in the US you either have insurance, money or be in the slammer to have access to treatement. "
— Judy, 4/23/2013
About Marguerite Gavin
Marguerite Gavin is a seasoned theater veteran, a five-time nominee for the prestigious Audie Award, and the winner of numerous AudioFile Earphones and Publishers Weekly awards. She has been an actor, director, and audiobook narrator for her entire professional career. With over four hundred titles to her credit, her narration spans nearly every genre, from nonfiction to mystery, science fiction, fantasy, romance, and children’s fiction. AudioFile magazine says, “Marguerite Gavin…has a sonorous voice, rich and full of emotion.”