15 Minute Free Thinking

Addiction and Treatment Center Scams

Episode Summary

Out of all the subjects I talk about, this is one I think is quite important. If we have a loved one who is suffering an addiction, we might assume a treatment canter would help them. But the dark truth is that many of these places operate like a revolving door. Do critical research before sending anyone to, or going yourself to, a treatment center.

Episode Notes

A few links to articles about treatment scams:

https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/opioids/82936

https://www.michaelshouse.com/drug-rehab/scams/

https://www.mass.gov/service-details/avoiding-addiction-treatment-scams