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  • Family Interventions for College Age Sons and Daughters
    Wednesday, July 18th, 2018

    Family Interventions for College Age Sons and Daughters

    For many young adults, college is a time of self-discovery. Moving out of their parent’s home is often the first time in their life where they are not under...
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  • Interventions for Depression and Mental Health Issues
    Thursday, July 12th, 2018

    Interventions for Depression and Mental Health Issues

    According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, as much as 47 percent of people suffering with substance abuse disorder also deal with mental illness. The Mental...
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  • What to Look for in a Certified Professional Interventionist for Family Addiction Help
    Friday, July 6th, 2018

    What to Look for in a Certified Professional Interventionist for Family Addiction Help

    When your loved one needs help overcoming their issues with substance abuse, your choice of interventionist can make the difference between relapse and recovery. The certified professional interventionist you...
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  • Tips and Advice for Families on Drug and Alcohol Interventions
    Thursday, June 28th, 2018

    Tips and Advice for Families on Drug and Alcohol Interventions

    People struggling with addiction need support from their loved ones. That support can come in the form of positivity, love, and hold them accountable for their actions. Approaching your...
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  • Mental Health Interventions and Finding Dual Diagnosis Treatment Programs
    Wednesday, June 27th, 2018

    Mental Health Interventions and Finding Dual Diagnosis Treatment Programs

    Mental illness and substance abuse are two of the biggest problems facing Americans today. Still, there are important aspects of both of these health dilemmas that go woefully underreported....
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  • PTSD Interventions: Strategies for Interventions for Those Who Have Experienced Trauma
    Wednesday, June 20th, 2018

    PTSD Interventions: Strategies for Interventions for Those Who Have Experienced Trauma

    People who experienced trauma and suffer from PTSD must deal with daily life differently than others. As a result, they have their defenses up most of the time and...
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  • Family Interventions for Depression, Mental Health and Dual Diagnosis
    Thursday, June 14th, 2018

    Family Interventions for Depression, Mental Health and Dual Diagnosis

    When a loved one is suffering from addiction, an intervention can be the first step they need to start their journey to recovery. Often, mental health issues and dependency...
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  • Drug And Alcohol Treatment Provided At Sober Living Facilities
    Wednesday, June 13th, 2018

    Drug And Alcohol Treatment Provided At Sober Living Facilities

    Treatment plans for a serious drug or alcohol addiction program are a long-term endeavor. Patients and families seeking treatment often only consider the necessity of a 30 or 90-day...
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  • What to Expect from Medical Drug and Alcohol Detox
    Thursday, June 7th, 2018

    What to Expect from Medical Drug and Alcohol Detox

    Detoxification, or detox, is the process of removing toxins from the body. In the case of drugs and alcohol, this process involves allowing the body to fully metabolize the...
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  • Creating Long-Term Addiction Treatment Plans For Relapse Prevention
    Monday, June 4th, 2018

    Creating Long-Term Addiction Treatment Plans For Relapse Prevention

    Receiving treatment for addiction is a long-term process, requiring a substantial treatment plan. Those suffering from addiction must seek care from rehabilitation facilities, but also maintain long-term relapse prevention...
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