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 addict, but intervention is for family and friends. This special meeting helps anyone in an addict’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...
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...
