by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Aug 18, 2023 | Addiction, Relationship
Enabling an addicted loved one, though done with good intentions, can allow their substance abuse to continue unchecked. Learning how to identify enabling behaviors and replace them with positive support is essential to help your addicted loved one find recovery. What... by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Aug 14, 2023 | Addiction, Relationship
Recognizing the signs of alcoholism in your spouse can be difficult. Alcoholism is a progressive disease that often starts subtly before progressing to more obvious and destructive symptoms. Being aware of the common physical, emotional and behavioral signs of alcohol... by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Aug 11, 2023 | Addiction Recovery
When staging an intervention for a loved one with addiction, the ideal outcome is motivating them to immediately enter treatment and embark on the road to recovery. But how can you truly tell, both during the intervention itself and in the weeks after, whether it is... by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Aug 4, 2023 | Addiction Recovery
Addiction inflicts devastating consequences across all aspects of life. However, addicted people often resist getting help due to denial and lack of insight into their problem. They are unable to reason clearly or recognize how unmanageable their substance abuse has... by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Jul 2, 2023 | Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment
Watching a loved one suffer from alcohol addiction is heartbreaking, and it can leave you feeling helpless and desperate for change. If you’re searching for ways to help an alcoholic family member, this blog post provides guidance on approaching the situation... by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Aug 30, 2022 | Intervention
What is Family Intervention? Family intervention improves the outcome of the person addicted to drugs or alcohol. It does this by creating effective family engagement to handle the challenges associated with the addiction. In addition, a family intervention improves... by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Feb 17, 2022 | Intervention
Hear this testimonial from a family member about how an intervention can be a life saving endeavor, one that acquires the willingness and inspiration towards entering a rehabilitation program. Learn more about our drug and alcohol addiction intervention course for... by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Feb 17, 2022 | Intervention
Another life saving intervention. For those that think an addict has to hit rock bottom, please change your thoughts. Intervention for drug and.or alcohol addiction can save lives,. helps the addict, helps the family. Its a great thing. Learn more about our drug and... by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Feb 17, 2022 | Addiction Treatment
Tricare Military Insurance for Service members changed their policies on who can provide substance abuse treatment to addicts a couple of years ago. Having a health insurance plan with TriCare does not guarantee commitment to treatment by your loved one. That’s... by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Feb 17, 2022 | Addiction Treatment
Crack Cocaine and Powder Cocaine are just as prevalent now as they were back in the 1980’s. There were over 1600 people aged 12 and older who tried either powder cocaine or crack cocaine for the first time in 2013. That number jumped 50% by the year 2018 making...
