by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Jan 22, 2019 | Intervention
Did you know that there are over 80 jobs in the psychology field? We’ve all heard of a life coach, psychiatrist, substance abuse counselor, therapist, clinician, and more. Lots of people have a hard time understanding the differences between them. Anyone working...
by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Jan 21, 2019 | Intervention
Watching a friend or family member suffer through addiction can tear apart any relationship. It is easy to feel powerless when trying to help loved ones with an addiction. But there are ways you can help those who suffer from addiction. Holding an intervention allows...
by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Jan 20, 2019 | Intervention
Drug and alcohol interventions have saved the lives of thousands of people who were battling with serious addictions. And more people than ever are seeking professional treatment for their addictions. When it comes to recovery, few things motivate addicts more than...
by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Dec 28, 2018 | Intervention
One in seven Americans will struggle with a substance addiction. Only 10% will get the help they need. Substance abuse doesn’t just affect the addict. Their friends, families, and even co-workers also suffer. While many people feel helpless watching a loved one...
by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Dec 24, 2018 | Intervention
As of 2015, 151 of the 270 subjects that were on the show Intervention remained clean and sober. That’s a whopping 55% and much higher than the national average of around 5-10%. So what is it about the Intervention format that works so well? Hiring a...
