3 Things You Need to Know About Newman Intervention Services
Treatment is for the addicted, but intervention is for family and friends. This special meeting helps anyone in the person’s life know that they did their best to help. It’s hard to calculate statistics on the effectiveness of drug interventions, but they...
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor vs Therapist vs Psychologist: Which is Right for You?
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...
What Does an Intervention Counselor Do?
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...
How Much Does a Professional Intervention Cost?
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...
5 Common Intervention Mistakes to Avoid
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...
5 Reasons to Hire a Professional Interventionist
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...
What Is an Interventionist?
Did you know the abuse of illicit drugs, alcohol, and tobacco costs the country over $740 billion each year? Millions of people suffer from an addiction, which means there’s likely someone in your life facing this same struggle. Addiction can destroy...