The Rehab Playbook: Demystifying Addiction Treatment

by Jaime Welsh Vinck

ISBN: 9798888456330

Published: 2025-09-09

The Rehab Playbook helps both individuals struggling with addiction and the community of people--family, friends, therapists, and physicians--who care about them by providing a deeper understanding of the treatment process as well as how to find the right program. We are amid a mental health crisis--addiction, overdoses, depression, suicide attempts, and deaths are all on the rise. The explosion of virtual therapy platforms indicates that more people are reaching out for help. This is fantastic; however, according to the American Association of Addiction Medicine, only one out of every ten people who have addictions reach out for treatment. This begs the question: Why is treatment and recovery illusive for so many? There are several reasons, including limited financial resources, lack of understanding of insurance benefits, and the stigma associated with addiction and cultural implications. Another reason is fear--fear of the unknown, fear of facing one's inner demons, and fear of...