P2R Episode 6 | Susan Chubbs: 9 Years Inside Rehab, Natural Health Recovery & Helping Canadians Find Treatment

Susan Chubbs spent nine years working inside a residential rehab facility before moving into private consulting and online counseling. With over 33 years of personal recovery, she now helps Canadians navigate their treatment options while integrating natural health into her approach to healing.In this conversation with Marcel Gemme, Susan shares what recovery really looks like from the inside out — the daily realities of working in a treatment center, the challenges of co-ed programs, and why she believes healing the body through vitamin therapy and natural approaches is often what makes recovery stick.Susan and Marcel also dig into the state of addiction treatment in Canada, the gap between public and private options, and the very real danger of families waiting too long to act. Whether you're a professional, a family member, or someone thinking about getting help, this episode is packed with practical, straight-talking insight.In this episode:What 9 years inside a rehab facility taught Susan about real recoveryWhy co-ed treatment programs come with unique risksHow vitamin therapy supports physical healing in early sobrietyThe biggest misconceptions about rehab — cost, control, and success ratesPublic vs. private treatment in Canada: access, wait times, and quality of careWhy "rock bottom" is a dangerous idea — and what families should do insteadHow to talk to a loved one who is struggling (the exact language that works)Short-term vs. long-term treatment: what length is actually enough?What it takes to build a recovery that lasts beyond the programConnect with Susan Chubbs: Website: www.drugaddiction.ca Phone: 1-888-488-8434From Prevention to Recovery with Marcel Gemme brings together professionals, advocates, and people with lived experience from across the addiction and recovery world. New episodes are released biweekly.