Category: Intervention
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Crack Cocaine and Powder Cocaine Alongside the Opioid Epidemic
in 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 for Disease Control, overdose deaths involving cocaine and psychostimulants continue to increase. During 2015…
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Early Intervention for Substance Abuse – What Is It and Why Is It Important
in InterventionEarly 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 need or want to use drugs or alcohol. Drug and alcohol intervention is successful in convincing individuals who…
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Top Tips for Locating an Interventionist Near You
in InterventionFinding 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 intervention groups within the country operate nationwide, which means they travel to where the intervention is…
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Family Intervention, Start the Healing Process and Save a Life
in InterventionFamily 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 addicted person. Moreover, it is the first step the addicted person takes to regaining control…
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Why Should You Do an Intervention? Here Are 3 Reasons to Think About!
in InterventionBack 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 drug abuse are a global concern. Millions of…
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Tough Love or Professional Intervention? Which Intervention Method Is Better?
in InterventionStatistics 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 have seen television shows where families intervene with…
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How to Know if You’re Working with a Certified Intervention Professional
in InterventionKnowing 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 adults aged 18 or older had a serious alcohol use disorder. The numbers are shockingly high…
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3 Things You Need to Know About Newman Intervention Services
in InterventionTreatment 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 do increase the likelihood of a substance abuser seeking treatment. Newman Intervention Services…
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Certified Substance Abuse Counselor vs Therapist vs Psychologist: Which is Right for You?
in InterventionDid 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 in these positions is qualified to help people. However, some professions are better suited…
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What Does an Intervention Counselor Do?
in InterventionWatching 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 you to voice your concerns and come up with a plan to…