AHS Views

I have been helping families and friends of drug users find treatment programs for many years. It can get very frustrating when the media portrays drug rehab as a quick fix that doesn’t work – it’s simply not true. Recently there’s been a wave of big name celebrities checking themselves into treatment programs and, just weeks later, the media reports a relapse. However, no details are given regarding what treatment program they entered, why it didn’t work, and so on – they’re simply looking for a reason to print something controversial about a celebrity. The thing that really bothers me about this is that people who really need help can get the idea that all drug rehab programs are the same, and that none of them work. Consequently, they won’t even bother to take the steps necessary to find a successful drug rehab program to get the help they need.

If a relapse occurs, there’s a reason for it. Perhaps many of these celebrities are going into a treatment program that doesn’t have a history of success. If that’s the case, relapse is almost inevitable. I’ve worked with and seen great results from many drug rehabs across the US, and I know for a fact that help is available for those who need it. If the right drug rehab program is chosen, there is a very high probability that the addiction will be overcome. I would be glad to help anyone locate a successful program near them. The idea that all treatment doesn’t work is just not true. Successful drug rehab does exist.