The John Oliver Show last night addressed the Rehab industry nationwide. This included the fact that there is almost no federal oversight, many states require no license or certification to provide rehab services, the sketchy "success" numbers rehabs quote, the lack of evidence based practice in Rehab treatment, and the fact that urine is considered "liquid gold" among Rehabs and that this is a multi billion dollar industry. He frequently referenced the documentary "The Business of Recovery". I knew that this system was broken and poorly regulated, but I hope that the public can begin demanding action from legislators and the government to regulate this industry better. While we in Nursing Recovery have had poor experiences with the "Rehab Machine", this is affecting thousands of people each day, and the poor regulation and money grab is costing people their lives. With the exploding opioid crisis many states are facing, Rehab is no longer a place where rich people go to get clean, or a place the most hardened of addicts go to avoid jail. Its moms, dads, sons, daughters, families and professionals looking for real help to keep from dying and get their lives back on track. And the fact that professional peer assistance programs utilize these facilities and often mandate participants to attend these programs, there should be better regulation and a true disservice.
