A Better High

A Better High provides personalized addiction and recovery services in Rochester, New York, using a person-centered approach to substance use disorders. Founded by Robert Veeder, the practice draws on his personal experience with addiction and recovery, as well as his work in inpatient and outpatient settings as an addiction therapist. Since 1989, he has viewed substance use disorders from both the perspective of someone struggling and that of someone in recovery, shaping a service focused on helping clients identify their goals and find their own paths forward.

Services include individual and family coaching, staged interventions, and education and public speaking. Through one-on-one support, Veeder works with clients to clarify what they want from recovery and take practical steps toward those aims. He also shares his story and expertise with audiences, including through stage appearances, radio and television programs, and presentations to hospital medical staff. A Better High combines lived experience, professional training, and community resources to support people affected by addiction and their families with empathy and respect.