Help At Any Cost

Help at Any Cost is a groundbreaking investigation into the troubled-teen industry, revealing how programs often disguised as therapy perpetuate abuse. Author Maia Szalavitz, a leading expert on the origins and impacts of tough-love interventions, exposes the disturbing methods utilized in various boot camps, rehabs, and wilderness programs, starting from their roots in a cult-like rehabilitation model. The book includes harrowing first-person testimonies from survivors and offers a well-researched guide for parents seeking effective alternatives for their children. This vital work sheds light on a significant issue that continues to affect youth and addiction treatment in America.