Millions of American families suffer from addiction every year. Unfortunately, only a small percentage of those families seek the help they need to overcome this issue. Addiction is an incredibly complex issue that affects the mind, body and emotions of an individual. The chemicals change the way the body and brain function in a way that can also change behavior. New studies … [Read more...]
The Role Peer Intervention Places in Addiction Recovery
Getting treatment for an addiction does not have to be as difficult as families imagine it to be. An addict is a difficult person to cope with, which is why many families have so many problems. Addiction causes a loved one to completely change their priorities and their personality. Severe and chronic mood swings, defensiveness and weakened physical capability are just one of … [Read more...]
Should Young Children Participate in Parent’s Intervention
Substance abuse and addiction are major problems for American society. Families coping with addiction are in a constant state of chaos. Spouses and children of addicts are especially in danger of physical, emotional and mental abuse and overall harm. Getting help for an addicted loved one can seem like an ominous task, but help is easier to find than might be expected. Speaking … [Read more...]
Systemic Family Intervention: What to Expect
Drug addiction and substance abuse can be seen in nearly every community across the country. Families coping with substance abuse often live through chaotic times that can end up dividing the family. Millions of families suffer through this issue every year without knowing what to do. It is astonishing that so many are coping with this issue, yet they are unaware of how to get … [Read more...]
Timing is Everything: Is It Too Early to Hold an Addiction Intervention
There are millions of American families that are currently battling addiction. Dealing with addiction in the family is an incredibly difficult and dangerous task. The effects of substance abuse can cause deep and sometimes irreversible schisms between family members. Addiction can cause serious damages to individual development. Children and spouses of addicts often suffer the … [Read more...]