Why I Built Renew Health (And What It Means for You)
Let’s rewind to a moment before the clinics, before the team, before Renew Health was even a name on paper.
Back when I was working as a nurse practitioner making house calls across Roswell, New Mexico, I kept seeing the same pattern over and over. Patients weren’t just sick—they were stuck. Stuck in systems that didn’t serve them. Stuck in addiction cycles that weren’t their fault. Stuck without the resources, support, or even the belief that recovery was possible.
That’s when it hit me: The recovery system itself needed recovery.
Addiction Recovery Needs a Revolution
Let’s be honest. Most traditional recovery models are outdated. They either lock people into rigid schedules that don’t fit real life or leave them to white-knuckle it through withdrawal with little more than hope and a pamphlet. That’s not care. That’s a setup for failure.
At Renew Health, we’re flipping that script.
We treat addiction like what it is: a chronic, treatable condition that deserves real medical support, flexible tools, and human-centered care. We use medication-assisted treatment (MAT) combined with therapy and personalized lifestyle support—not just to get folks clean, but to keep them moving forward.
You Don’t Need to Choose Between Recovery and Real Life
Here’s something you don’t hear enough in this field: You can recover and still keep your job. You can be a parent and still prioritize healing. You can show up broken and still be worthy of getting better.
This isn’t about checking into a facility for 90 days and disappearing from the world. This is about showing up to your life—with tools, support, and the science to back you.
You don’t have to hit rock bottom to climb out. You just need a better ladder.
The Recovery Tool Belt Isn’t Just a Book—It’s a Blueprint
I wrote The Recovery Tool Belt because I got tired of watching people fumble through recovery without the right tools. Tools matter. Whether it’s Suboxone helping a mom get through the day without cravings, or CBT giving a young guy a shot at rewiring his brain, these are evidence-based, life-changing, dignity-restoring tools. You deserve to know what they are and how to use them.
Because recovery isn’t about perfection—it’s about preparation.
Why This Work Is Personal (Even If I Don’t Have an Addiction Story)
I get asked this a lot: “Trent, have you been through addiction yourself?”
And my answer is always the same: No, I haven’t. But that doesn’t mean this isn’t personal.
It’s personal because I’ve seen what addiction does to families. I’ve seen patients walk in with their heads down and walk out months later with purpose, confidence, and hope. I’ve seen systems fail people and then watched them succeed when the right support showed up.
It’s personal because I chose this. Not because I had to—but because I wanted to be the person on the other side of the door saying, “You’re not alone. Let’s get to work.”
What’s Next
Whether you’re in recovery, supporting someone who is, or just curious about what’s possible with the right guidance—know this: We’re building something different here.
At Renew Health, we’re not just treating addiction. We’re treating people. We’re building a future where recovery is accessible, science-based, and centered around real life—not the other way around.
So, if you’re ready to make your comeback, know this:
You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be willing.
Let’s get to work.
—Trent
About Trent Carter
Trent Carter is a clinician, entrepreneur, and addiction recovery advocate dedicated to transforming lives through evidence-based care, innovation, and leadership. He is the founder of Renew Health and the author of The Recovery Tool Belt.
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