Tag Archives: Addiction Intervention

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019

How To Plan An Intervention In 3 Steps

Hosting an intervention could be the wake-up call your sibling, spouse, adult child, or another loved one needs to stop substance abuse. You might think you are helping with...
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Saturday, December 22nd, 2018

What Is An Intervention And Can It Be Done During The Holidays?

An intervention is a planned gathering that involves the friends and loved ones of a person struggling with substance abuse. The individual’s support system gathers together to encourage their...
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Tuesday, December 11th, 2018

How Do You Start the Conversation About Addiction Treatment with an Adult Child?

Parents often struggle to communicate with their children once they become adults. An adult child may feel as if his or her parents don’t respect his or her status...
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Tuesday, November 20th, 2018

Is Thanksgiving a Good Time to Do a Family Intervention?

Many families may be reeling from the effects of a relative’s addiction during Thanksgiving. The decision to host an intervention is a big one for any family; this event...
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Thursday, October 18th, 2018

When Heroin Addiction Hits Families: Help for a Family Member Addicted to Heroin

The 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that approximately 948,000 Americans used heroin within the previous year. Furthermore, nearly two out of three of those heroin...
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Monday, September 10th, 2018

The Lack of Value in Interventions Provided by Treatment Centers

As you’re looking through directories and websites of various drug rehab facilities on behalf of your loved one, you might see one that offers an intervention service.

You might think,...
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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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