Jul 24, 2019
“Well, one of the things is recognizing that rehab isn't for everybody... Not everybody with an addiction belongs in rehab.” –Anne Fletcher
On what basis is there for such a claim? Anne Fletcher, an award-winning health and medical writer and author of best-selling books on weight loss and sobriety, spends years of research, visiting programs, interviewing professionals and hundreds of people and families for an incredible, detailed exposé of what’s really in rehab. Her book has received starred reviews and she is ready to share the secrets lurking behind Rehabs. As you contemplate and decide which treatment center to go to, listen in as Anne opens the chapters of what you need to know.
There are hundreds, probably thousands of treatment centers around you. Have you ever wondered what’s in there? Here are some of the unspoken truths about Rehabs and primary care counsellors that you should get acquainted with. Get to know who to trust and who offers the care that will be effective for you and your family. This is not just about change, but how to maintain that change.
Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at
http://thefamilyrecoverysolution.com/
Highlights:
02:29 Writing How People Maintains Change
15:47 What Do We Know is Effective for People with Addiction
20:55 The “One Size Fits All” Thinking
27:58 What You Should Know About Sponsors
34:08 Does Your Primary Care Counsellor Have Enough Credentials?
39:07 Ask the Questions
42:09 Family Involvement
49:24 The Gap Between Science and Practice