A DOSE OF REALITY


“This critical assessment of addiction treatment is both timely and sobering.”

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“This critical assessment of addiction treatment is both timely and sobering.”

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Synopsis



As drug and alcohol addictions skyrocket, The Business of Recovery examines the untold billions that are being made off of families in crisis. With little regulation or science, the addiction treatment industry has become a cash cow business that continues to grow while the addiction death rates continue to rise.


Through unique access to internationally recognized treatment facilities, as well as emotional stories of addicts and their families, the film reveals how the treatment industry in the United States preys on addicts with little more than promises of hope and a huge bill. 


The film challenges us to reconsider our assumptions about treating addiction and the human cost we will pay by allowing the industry to continue business as usual.

Featured In



- HBO's Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

For addiction treatment centers, an appearance and positive mention on the popular daytime talk show “Dr. Phil” is marketing gold. Phone lines light up, e-mails pour in, and beds fill up.


“Dr. Phil mentioning a facility has an impact the same as Oprah saying, ‘Hey, read this book,’” ...

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Whether a loved one is hooked on alcohol, barbiturates, heroin or crystal meth, the film presents addiction "specialists" as marketing a one-size-fits-all solution: the idea that 30, 60 or even 100 days away, coupled with attending 12-step meetings morning, noon and night, is all that is needed to cure their addicted...

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A promotion for snake oil? For a destination resort? Not exactly. That's what families often read when they go online, frightened and desperate that a loved one with an addiction may die unless they are treated and get better. That's what those in the throes of an addiction read as well, and the seduction can be alluring.

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