by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Feb 17, 2019 | Intervention
Back in 2014, more than 21.5 million adults in the U.S. had a substance abuse disorder. One in 10 Americans aged 18 to 25 were heavy alcohol users and one-third were constantly binging on alcohol. These numbers have only increased over the past few years. Alcohol and...
by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Feb 13, 2019 | Intervention
Statistics show that 23.5 million Americans have an alcohol and drug abuse problem. If you have a loved one who is currently an abuser this situation is not unique to your family. It’s hard to see someone you love abusing drugs without doing anything about it. You may...
by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Feb 9, 2019 | Intervention
No family member wants to stage an intervention. The reality show Intervention became a hit when A&E started airing it in 2005, but it was a messy and not entirely realistic hit. For one thing, the show claimed it had a 75 percent recovery rate. For people not on...
by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Feb 6, 2019 | Intervention
Knowing that you are working with a Certified Intervention Professional is comforting when dealing with loved battling with addiction. Addiction is a national epidemic with staggering numbers. In 2015, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse reported that 15.1 million...
by Robert "Bobby" Newman, CIP, ICPS, ICDAC | Feb 5, 2019 | Intervention
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...
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...
