Best Drug Rehab (or BDR) is definitely a Scientology program. My son is the one we were discussing at the beginning of this thread. The BDR website is totally inaccurate and not what you get when you get to the program. The only "faith" you can choose from is Scientology. You have to read L Ron Hubbard books and do TR's before you can get any priveleges such as attending a simple AA meeting. Trust me - you do not want to use this place for alcohol or drug treatment!
I sent my son to the same place. Same complaints. If we are all in this same boat together, how do we all work together to get our money back, and close this darn place down? This is some crazy stuff!!! They are taking advantage of vulnerable people in desperate situations! My 17 year old ran away from the place! Thank God! He was only there for 7 days. I put the bill on credit cards, the credit card companies said it's not fraud unless they used the card without my permission. How do we ban together against this evil disgusting Scientology scam? Are there lawyers out there that have dealt with this before?
Go to the FTC and complain about the fraudulent advertising and how much it cost you. They seem to take complaints from those who have lost money more seriously than from people who have only seen the ads on line filing complaints. Maybe with more voices, they will listen and act faster.https://www.FTCComplaintAssistant.gov/FTC_Wizard.aspx?Lang=en
Hi Mary, I was modifying my post when you responded. I modified the post to make sure I was not distracting from the good work you do and just add my voice to the call for filing a complaint. When I find fraud on-line, I tend to report it, hoping that they will get enough complaints to expend the resources and act.
They seem to take complaints from those who have lost money more seriously than from people who have only seen the ads on line. Maybe with more voices, they will listen and act faster.https://www.FTCComplaintAssistant.gov/FTC_Wizard.aspx?Lang=enJust my 2 cents.
"Substance Abuse Program Information Program Name : BEST DRUG REHABILITATION SERVICES License Number : 510026 Address : 300 CARE CENTER DRIVE Director : RICHARD ALMSTED MANISTEE, MI 49660 Phone # : 231/887-4590 "Richard is a Scientologist. And is also notorious for using cocaine, heroin, pills and alcohol in the very recent past. He abandoned his wife and kids for long periods leaving them to fend for themselves while he partied it up. Dean Kealoha who also works there is known to beat his wife. Repeatedly and in the very recent past.Great role models and definitely worthy of running a drug rehab.
Quote from: BMF on September 15, 2012, 11:43"Substance Abuse Program Information Program Name : BEST DRUG REHABILITATION SERVICES License Number : 510026 Address : 300 CARE CENTER DRIVE Director : RICHARD ALMSTED MANISTEE, MI 49660 Phone # : 231/887-4590 "Richard is a Scientologist. And is also notorious for using cocaine, heroin, pills and alcohol in the very recent past. He abandoned his wife and kids for long periods leaving them to fend for themselves while he partied it up. Dean Kealoha who also works there is known to beat his wife. Repeatedly and in the very recent past.Great role models and definitely worthy of running a drug rehab.I guess his wife has had enough. https://mcc.co.calhoun.mi.us/details.php?c=2012+0000001023&se=party
Looks like Per is trying to put Narconon out of business ...Payment system among the unconventional aspects of treatment center in MichiganFebruary 13, 2012 by Gary A. Enos, EditorBest Drug Rehabilitation offers flat rate for residential services [..]“They’re getting a result more than a number of days,” says Dan Green, the Manistee-based center’s senior director of expansion. At a rate of $15,900 for anything from a 30-day to a 90-day stay, Best Drug Rehabilitation appears to be avoiding the price shock that is likely experienced by individuals and families examining treatment options on both coasts of the U.S.If medically supervised detox is needed for a Best Drug Rehabilitation client dependent on substances such as alcohol or benzodiazepines, the overall flat rate for services is $18,400. The program does work with insurance.Best Drug Rehabilitation has the capacity to serve 175 adults at a time in the residential program, although founder Per Wickstrom says the center would like to keep the census no larger than 100. [..] more....http://www.addictionpro.com/article/payment-system-among-unconventional-aspects-treatment-center-michigan#comment-3819