Inside Rehab, Anne M. Fletcher
Inside Rehab, Anne M. Fletcher
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Inside Rehab
The Surprising Truth about Addiction Treatment---and How to Get Help That Works

Author: Anne M. Fletcher

Narrator: Marguerite Gavin

Unabridged: 16 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 02/07/2013


Synopsis

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.

About Anne M. Fletcher

Anne M. Fletcher is a nationally known health and medical writer and the
author of several books, including the national bestsellers Thin for Life, Eating Thin for Life, and Sober for Good. Her articles have appeared in Vogue, Good Housekeeping, Redbook, Better Homes and Gardens, Readers Digest,
and many other publications. She has received many prestigious awards, including numerous National Health Information awards. Anne lives in
Minnesota.


Reviews

I read this book because I had been following the blog of someone who is in rehab. He was intensely critical of the attitudes and practises he found there. I became curious as to how much of his anger was justified, and how much might just be due to his own rather unorthodox views. Having now read t......more

Goodreads review by Jordan

I’ve rabbit-eared so many pages in this library book that it would take hours to write a fitting review!!! This book is nothing short of required reading for any beginning therapist looking to understand how substance abuse treatment works well, works poorly and what its future looks like. Begin by......more

Goodreads review by Amy

I wish I would have read this book about 5 years ago. My son was an addict, technically, he will always be battling his addictions. As a mother I thought I was doing the right thing by sending him to a rehab. I had no choice because I was at the mercy of the insurance company unless I wanted a rathe......more

Goodreads review by victor

The most thorough and scholarly analysis of the " treatment" industry I have read. Valuable for parents who may have adolescents who struggle with alcohol or drug abuse issues. Walks you through the questions to ask before committing a young person to treatment. Warns of the possible pitfalls, uneth......more

Goodreads review by Maureen

I have hesitated months writing this review because I learned a lot and recommend that you read it, but I didn't like the book. I think this book could have been an excellent magazine article. The author's references and checklists are well done and useful. I learned about different addictions and t......more