Episode 6 - Part 1, Straight Inc - St. Petersburg, FL & Springfield. VA - Rich Moroski 1982 - 1983

Episode 6 - Part 1, Straight Inc - St. Petersburg, FL & Springfield. VA - Rich Moroski 1982 - 1983

Imagine being 18, full of life and dreams, only to find yourself trapped in a nightmarish rehabilitation program. That's what happened to Rich Moroski, and in this episode of 'Surviving Straight Inc.', he shares his chilling story. Host Christine Flannery, herself a survivor, delves into Rich's life before and after his time at Straight Incorporated, a program notorious for its abusive practices from 1976 to 1993.

Rich opens up about his family life and his struggles with drug and alcohol use before being thrust into the harsh reality of Straight Inc. He recounts the traumatic intake process and the psychological torment he endured. Through his narrative, we get a glimpse into the dark side of a program that was shockingly supported by influential figures like Nancy Reagan and George H. W. Bush.

Rich also sheds light on the long-lasting damage inflicted on survivors and emphasizes the importance of sharing these stories to bring about accountability and change in the rehabilitation industry. His words, 'I'm not blaming this on my parents, it's just they did the very best they thought at the time', underscore the complex factors that led to such programs' existence. This episode is a powerful reminder of the need for transparency and reform in how we approach addiction treatment.