Nonfiction Authors Association | Nonfiction Book Awards

September 22, 2022 ▪︎ The Right Rehab is awarded a GOLD Nonfiction Book Award by the Nonfiction Authors Association.

Read the NFAA’s review here.

“From intervention to recovery, The Right Rehab is a step-by-step guide that details how to identify and access treatment options available to all individuals and families no matter how plentiful or sparse their resources. Walter Wolf explains the treatment plan that principled experts insist is the most evidence-based, dependable and customizable for the individual who is fully committed to sobriety. This book is for the millions of vulnerable, terrified and uninitiated families who need to know what to do first, next andinto the future, while protecting themselves from scammers and the programs that don’t work. No one wants to be in this situation, but many can see it coming. Arm yourself ahead of time with this clear, concise and easy-to-follow guide to getting the right help for your loved one.”

Midwest Book Review

December 13, 2021 ▪︎ The Right Rehab is featured in the Midwest Book Review’s December edition of “Reviewer’s Bookwatch” (PDF)

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“This book can save lives. The Right Rehab: A Guide to Addiction and Mental Illness Recovery When Crisis Hits Your Family is so well written, organized and presented, that it is imperative that this practical and [thoroughly] ‘reader friendly’ resource be a part of every community, counseling center, college, and university library Mental Health, Mood Disorder, Substance Abuse, and Parenting collection. It should be noted for the personal reading lists of family members, students, academia, counselors, social workers, mental health professionals, and non-specialist general readers with an interest in the subject that The Right Rehab: A Guide to Addiction and Mental Illness Recovery When Crisis Hits Your Family is also readily available in a digital book format (Kindle, $30.00).”

The Oklahoman

November 7, 2021 ▪︎ “When addiction or mental illness becomes an emergency, this book is 911” by Glen Seeber. (PDF)

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“Self-help books can be found by the hundreds in book stores. Some aren’t worth the paper they are printed on; others are so valuable you should snap them up the moment you see them. The Right Rehab by Walter Wolf falls in the latter category. … This is a self-help book that leaves all of the others in the dust.”

Cathy Taughinbaugh

Certified Parent Coach ▪︎ Parent Coach, Partnership to End Addiction

“One of the most challenging issues family members face is how to find the treatment option that is the best fit for your loved one. The Right Rehab is the most comprehensive book I’ve read that details all aspects of treatment and recovery. The book has a detailed description of insurance options, medication-assisted treatment, support groups, and more.

“I also appreciate the section ‘The Family Must Also Be in Recovery.’ Therapists and other professionals are essential. The highly regarded CRAFT approach mentioned early in the book is also an approach that family members can use to help them support their loved ones before and after treatment. The Right Rehab is a must-read for families who want to help their loved ones understand the treatment process.”

Debra Jay

Author of It Takes a Family: Creating Lasting Sobriety, Togetherness, and Happiness 

“When addiction infiltrates families, it dictates the direction of their lives. We only change that with a recovery roadmap. This book is the compass families need to point them in the right direction.”

Robert Shapiro, Esq.,

Partner, Glaser Weil

“A necessary and timely book dealing with a serious health issue that is mostly ignored. The Right Rehab is an easily understandable book about the serious issue of drug disease and how to deal with it. A must read for anyone dealing with the drug dependency disease. As a father who lost a son to this disease, I wish the book were written when it would have helped me most.”

Testimonials From the book

“A must-read guide for anyone trying to make sense of the confusing world of addiction treatment, insurance coverage and the various aspects of recovery. This is an important and relevant book that will not only educate, but most importantly help save lives.”
— M i c h a e l   N e a t h e r t o n, CEO, Solution Point, Chairman, Northbound Treatment Services, former COO, Betty Ford Center 

“An amazing resource for every family. From Intervention to sustained recovery, Walter Wolf has provided a ‘what you need to know’ road map to navigate your way down the addiction treatment highway.”
— M i k e   E a r l y, 40-year treatment executive with Caron Foundation, Hazelden Foundation 

“The Right Rehab shows families how to learn the strategies for coping with an addicted family member, ensure their resources are well-spent, are effective over the long-term, and begin the process of repairing the very real PTSD that can come from the chaos of addiction and serious mental illness.”
— K e v i n   M c C a u l e y, MD, Senior Fellow, The Meadows of Wickenburg 

“This is a remarkable book and irreplaceable resource for any family dealing with substance use and mental health crises. Mr. Wolf has produced the most effective, cogent, comprehensive and clear how-to-guide for helping a loved one in need. In my experience as a lawyer with decades of sobriety, working in the field of lawyer recovery and wellness, The Right Rehab is the single best available guide to what we need to know about treatment options and recovery. I personally recommend that anyone who faces family substance use issues get this book and become familiar with it. It will save lives.”
— D a n   M c D e r m o t t, Executive Director, Florida Lawyers Assistance, Inc.

“The Right Rehab is every family’s frame of reference when searching for a loved one’s addiction treatment. It is invaluable.”
— C h i c o   W e s t, Founder and Owner, Casa Colina Addiction Treatment Center

“What a tremendous resource for not only those suffering from alcoholism and addiction, but just as importantly for their friends and family. The detail in this book is impeccable. It is such a well-written, comprehensive guide that helps one navigate the early questions of ‘What do we do?’ through all of the twists and turns, until those afflicted with this disease are in sustained, life-long recovery. Walter Wolf is tremendous, God bless him!”
— M i c h a e l   A.   M c C o r m i c k, D.O., Medical Director—Health Care Professionals Unit, Caron Treatment Centers

“Finding the right treatment for you or your loved one can be the difference between success or failure or, in many cases, life or death. Walter Wolf knows this field and through The Right Rehab brilliantly navigates the complicated labyrinth of addiction treatment.”
— J e f f r e y   K l e i n, Executive Director, Crownview Co-Occurring Institute

“A real strength of this book is the ability to take complex, daunting situations and break them down into more understandable and manageable elements. The combination of practical information and concrete, straightforward steps should provide a valuable resource in helping families and loved ones impacted by addiction obtain the assistance so desperately needed.”
— G r e g o r y    L.   F u t r a l, Ph.D., Pine Grove Behavioral Health and Addiction Services 

“As a criminal defense attorney, I have many clients in desperate need of drug rehabilitation and mental health intervention. Mr. Wolf has helped guide me, my clients, and their families to and through the right places for each person’s very particular situation. He not only knows what facilities are available across the nation, but knows how to interface with them, and how to navigate the insurance maze. He is a true expert. This book serves as an excellent guide to anyone dealing with these issues.”
— L a u r a   K.  D e s k i n, Attorney at Law, Oklahoma City, OK

“Required reading for those who come face-to-face with addiction of a loved one. Told with crystal clarity, The Right Rehab gives expert advice on addiction recovery from therapeutic choices to payment options. It is a wealth of knowledge.”
— S t a n l e y   H u p f e l d, former CEO of Integris Health of Oklahoma

“The Right Rehab should be required reading for every parent when their loved-one needs treatment for substance use and/or mental disorder.”
— H e a t h   C h i t w o o d, Executive Director, Still Waters

“Based on his very own personal experience, Walter Wolf composed this amazing step-by-step guide on how to be prepared to make pivotal decisions if substance abuse strikes your family. A must read for every afflicted family desperately trying to save a loved one.”
— B r i t t a   K.   O s t e r m e y e r, MD, MBA, DFAPA, The Paul and Ruth Jonas Chair in Mental Health, Professor and Chairman, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

“Masterful!  Mr. Wolf outlines vital information families must know, and critical steps families must take to ensure that they are making an informed decision about treatment for a loved one.  Recovery is a very real possibility with the correct diagnoses and treatment plan that is individualized, integrated and intentional.”
— J u l i o   I.   R o j a s, P h. D., Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, OU College of Medicine  

“Mr. Wolf has written an explicit and thorough guide through the labyrinth that is modern drug and alcohol treatment in America today. Anyone seeking help for a friend or family member suffering from the disease of addiction should read this book.”
— J o h n   H i a t t, Nine-time Grammy Award Nominated Singer/Songwriter 

“For over 25 years, I have witnessed families and clients in crisis rush to find the best treatment option. Mr. Wolf succinctly details what should be considered when seeking help. This book is a beautiful guide and a true gift. Thank you, Mr. Wolf for writing a comprehensive, easy-to-understand resource to assist those in need.”
— C h r i s t i   C e s s n a, MS, CEO Integrative Life Network

"In the past three decades, addiction treatment and recovery have become a big industry. Anytime an industry experiences rapid growth, the field can range from intelligent and thoughtful care to charlatans and creeps out to make the fastest buck. Walter's book, inspired by his desire to care for a family member, is a practical and concise guide to finding the proper treatment for family members facing the heartbreaking crisis of addiction." 
— J e f f   G r e e n b e r g, CEO The Village Studios 

“I spent hours researching rehab options and only got more confused until I got this book. Now I understand what makes one rehab program successful and another one financially draining and disheartening. This book leads everyone — no matter what their budget — to make confident choices and achieve their goals. I could find no other resource like it.”
— S. K.

“Our son was having panic attacks, depression and psychosis for over seven months. He was having therapy and trying medications that seemed to make everything worse. We finally tried a local rehab in-patient for ten days and then out-patient. He went right back to severe chest pain and panic attacks. Wouldn’t go out. Couldn’t go back to work.
“I met Walter at an awards dinner we attended with our spouses. We were making conversation and then we started talking about mental health and rehabs. I explained our situation. He simply stated ‘I can help your family.’ I was overcome with hope and joy. I ordered his book and we were able to find our son the best rehab for him with Walter’s guidance.
“We are so thankful to Walter and his in-depth book that explains everything in terms we can relate to. This book should be a guide to help every family because you never know when you will need to help a family member or friend with mental illness. Thank you for all that you are doing to make mental illness to be openly talked about and dealt with and not an illness that is hidden in the family.”
— K. L.