CURED PATIENTS NEVER RETURN –
May 7, 2025 – We treat addiction today like an acute crisis, not a chronic condition. Care is designed around getting someone through detoxification—which alone can be a significant hurdle—but it is rarely structured to keep them well long term.That gap is where the revolving door begins.
For anyone who has tried to help a loved one find treatment, you know how quickly hope can turn into overwhelm. Getting into care isn’t as simple as making a call. It’s a confusing, high-stakes journey of repeated phone calls, outdated provider lists, insurance hurdles, and treatment programs that are either at capacity, not covered, or not the right fit. Or worse, the first ad someone sees leads them to a program that sounds promising, but isn’t grounded in proven, evidence-based care. All of it unfolds while someone you care about is in crisis, and time suddenly feels like the most precious and limited resource you have.
Substance use treatment adds another layer of complexity, where care options vary widely, in setting and in intensity, ranging from withdrawal management and residential programs to partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient care, and peer support. Yet there’s rarely…
