Meet Wendy McEntyre
Wendy McEntyre didn't set out to become an investigator, a legislative advocate, or a voice on national television. She became all three because in 2004, her son Jarrod died at a sober living facility called The Safe House — placed there by someone posing as a trained counselor, but who was really just chasing a referral fee.
That loss became the beginning of Jarrod's Law, and 20+ years later, Wendy is one of the most recognized voices exposing fraud and negligence in the addiction treatment industry.
Wendy On TV
Seen On
HBO's Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Featured for her work exposing predatory practices in addiction treatment.
HBO / VICE
Investigative reporting on the sober living industry.
The Business of Recovery
Documentary examining the business side of addiction treatment fraud.
Rehab: An American Scandal
Wendy's investigations and advocacy featured in Shoshana Walter's award-winning book on the industry.
Mvskoke Media's 'Lawyer'd Up'
Special report appearance.
Why Her Story Resonates
Wendy speaks with grieving families every single day. She's not a talking head — she's a mother who turned unbearable loss into two decades of investigation, thousands of cases, and legislation that's changed how California oversees addiction treatment. Her voice carries weight because she's lived both sides: the system's failure, and the fight to fix it.
Upcoming
Watch for Wendy's forthcoming book, Potholes in Rehab: The Guide, and new episodes of the Treatment on Trial podcast — her latest platform for bringing fraud and accountability into the public eye.