by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Oct 21, 2020 | Intervention
Family intervention incorporates numerous models of intervention techniques, and usually, a professional interventionist works with a model that is the best fit for the family. However, there are some recognized models of family intervention and those that are used...
by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Oct 1, 2020 | Intervention
According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, among people aged 12 and older in 2019, 60.1% used a substance in the past month. Specifically, 50.8% drank alcohol in the past month, and 13% used an illicit drug. In 2019, there were 3.5 million new...
by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Sep 23, 2020 | Intervention
Every addiction is different, and the problems the individual is experiencing is not the same as the next person. Also, people abuse drugs for different reasons, but it is common for most addicts to refuse help and not be able to admit they have a problem involving...
by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Sep 3, 2020 | Intervention
Organizing an intervention takes planning and ensuring the right people are available. Families do attempt to organize interventions without the help of a professional interventionist—some are successful while others are not. However, regardless if you hire a...
by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Aug 27, 2020 | Intervention
Do not go at it alone; hiring a professional family interventionist is beneficial and brings families together to start the healing process. Many families choose to host an intervention on their own, which does not end up being successful. Whereas others prefer to...
