The Los Angeles Times this morning reported about a series of problems and questionable practices involving numerous high-priced drug rehab centers in the Malibu, CA area. With prices as high as $75,000 per month and celebrity clientele, no wonder they make headlines. But should they be under attack, or are they simply filling a niche and providing services that some people are looking for?
In my opinion, anyone expecting to stay at a resort for a month and get some counseling or go through initial detox or have some pills prescribed to them can’t possibly be serious about wanting to end their addiction. It is more of a therapeutic retreat than a rehabilitation center.
If anything should be attacked, it shouldn’t be their methods, style or prices, it should only be if they pretend to get any substantial results.