by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | May 11, 2020 | Intervention
The role of an interventionist is foreign to many people who want to know more about how to help there addicted loved one. The interventionist is the individual who helps identify the appropriate people in the life of a person who is struggling with substance abuse...
by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | May 4, 2020 | Intervention
American families may not be aware of the effort made by South American drug cartels to increase cocaine production and distribution here in the United States. These efforts ensure the need for cocaine addiction help in our country. The source of more than 90% of the...
by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Apr 24, 2020 | Intervention
How does a family proceed with an intervention amidst a pandemic? How do families cope with the increasing worry about their loved ones being isolated and abusing drugs? Professional intervention is a practical solution and done at any time, especially now. ...
by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Apr 13, 2020 | Intervention
Family life in the United States is changing, and many two-parent households are on the decline. In 1960, 73% of homes consisted of two parents in their first marriage, and in 2014 this decreased to 46% of families. In 2014, 15% of families were two parents in...
by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Mar 30, 2020 | Intervention
Heroin addiction is still a major problem in today’s society. Heroin is illegal, and it is highly addictive and processed from morphine, which is extracted from poppy plants. Pure heroin is a white powder with a bitter taste and mostly originates from South...
by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Mar 23, 2020 | Intervention
The novel coronavirus is a new coronavirus that has not been previously identified. The virus is not the same as the coronavirus that causes mild illness, like the common cold. COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. The...
by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Mar 16, 2020 | Intervention
During the worst of the opioid epidemic, most states were keeping a close eye on opioid overdose deaths. However, alongside the opioid problem, stimulant drugs like cocaine/crack cocaine are causing surges in overdose deaths among users. According to the Centers...
by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Feb 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
Early intervention identifies the underlying issues and triggers, which allow addiction to flourish and takes measures to prevent its growth. Intervening early assists with establishing healthy coping skills, a sense of confidence and self-worth, which minimizes the...
by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Jan 7, 2020 | Intervention
Finding and contacting a professional interventionist who lives and works in your area is not always possible. Locating a certified interventionist in your city or state may involve broadening or expanding your search to include out-of-state experts. Most addiction...
by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Jan 7, 2020 | Intervention
Family intervention saves lives, and a professional interventionist is dedicated to ensuring this happens. Any form of family intervention services is the starting point of ending the cycle of addiction and beginning the healing process for everyone connected to the...
