Addicted to Failure
By Jimmie Applegate
The addiction recovery industry is killing people—not saving them. Despite billions in funding and decades of "treatment," overdose deaths continue to skyrocket while success rates remain dismally low. In this explosive exposé, addiction specialist Jimmie Applegate reveals why traditional rehab fails 60-90% of patients and presents a revolutionary blueprint for genuine healing.
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Addicted to Failure dismantles the myths propping up a broken system: the 30-day fallacy that discharges people when their brains are barely beginning to heal, the one-size-fits-all approach that ignores individual trauma and cultural context and the profit-driven model that thrives on relapse rather than recovery. Applegate exposes how pharmaceutical companies created the opioid crisis, then positioned themselves to profit from "treating" it, how addiction treatment centers manipulate success statistics while recycling patients through revolving doors and how the criminalization of addiction creates barriers to actual success with sobriety.
But this isn't just a devastating critique—it's a manifesto for transformation. Drawing on cutting-edge neuroscience, trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices, Applegate presents comprehensive addiction recovery tools for getting sober and staying sober that address the whole person, not just the addiction. From customized treatment matching and integrated healing approaches to family-centered recovery and culturally responsive care, this book offers practical alternatives for those recovering from alcoholism and other substance dependencies.
Essential reading for anyone seeking help with AA recovery alternatives or evidence-based treatment approaches—whether looking for personal recovery, supporting a loved one or working in the treatment field—Addicted to Failure is both an urgent wake-up call and a powerful guide to reclaiming lives from a system designed to fail.
Author Bio
Jimmie Applegate is a transformational consultant and author with over 30 years of experience in organizational and personal change. As a certified NeuroChangeSolutions Consultant and HeartMath practitioner, Applegate is also a certified Peer and Recovery Support Specialist, US Air Force veteran, dedicated husband and father of four.
The owner and Administrative Director of Beacon Treatment Center, Applegate guides people in recovery from addiction to develop the skills, mindset and resilience needed for lasting transformation. Addicted to Failure: Why the Rehab System Doesn't Work & What Must Change is his first book.
ISBNs:
- 978-1-968339-86-9 (Hardcover)
- 978-1-968339-87-6 (Paperback)
- 978-1-968339-88-3 (eBook)Â
Genre:
- Nonfiction
- Addiction & Recovery
- Public Health
- Social Issues
- Memoir/Exposé
- Inspiration
Themes:
- Broken Systems (how traditional rehab models fail patients)
- Exploitation (profit-driven treatment centers thriving on relapse)
- Trauma-Informed Healing (addressing root causes of addiction)
- Neuroscience of Recovery (understanding brain healing timelines)
- Cultural Context (tailoring treatment to individuals and communities)
- Redefining Success (moving beyond relapse-based metrics)
FAQs:Â Â Â
Q: What is Addicted to Failure about?
A: Addicted to Failure is Jimmie Applegate’s exposé on America’s broken addiction treatment industry. It dismantles myths like the 30-day rehab cycle, exposes how pharmaceutical companies and treatment centers profit from relapse and presents science-based, person-centered alternatives for real recovery.
Q: Who is Jimmie Applegate?
A: Jimmie Applegate is a transformational consultant, certified NeuroChangeSolutions Consultant, HeartMath practitioner and US Air Force veteran. He is the Administrative Director of Beacon Treatment Center and has over 30 years of experience guiding people in recovery.
Q: What makes this book different from other addiction or recovery titles?
A: Unlike traditional rehab narratives or academic studies, Addicted to Failure combines insider expertise, survivor stories and cutting-edge neuroscience to expose systemic corruption while offering practical, evidence-based solutions for individuals and families.
Q: Who would enjoy reading Addicted to Failure?
A: Families affected by addiction, people in recovery, healthcare professionals, policymakers and anyone concerned about the opioid crisis and the need for reform in addiction treatment will find it eye-opening and empowering.
