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Addiction treatment can save lives, but getting someone into rehab doesn't automatically mean the addiction ends. Recovery can be complicated, frustrating, and far less straightforward than families often hope it will be.

Dr. Andrew Rosen and Dr. David Gross take a closer look at addiction and the challenges surrounding treatment and rehabilitation. What happens when someone goes through rehab but continues to struggle? Why can addiction be so difficult to treat, even when someone has received professional help? And what should we understand about the difference between getting treatment and actually sustaining recovery?

The conversation explores the complexity of addiction as a mental health issue and why there isn't always a simple path from substance use to treatment to recovery. For the person struggling with addiction and the people who love them, the process can involve setbacks, difficult decisions, and the realization that treatment isn't necessarily a one-time solution.

Ultimately, addiction requires more than simply getting someone through the doors of a treatment program. Understanding the person, the addiction, and what happens after treatment can be just as important as the decision to seek help in the first place.

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