Mental illness is one of the most prevalent disorders that Americans face. In fact, every year, around 42.5 million Americans suffer from conditions such as Bipolar disorder, depression, or schizophrenia. Unfortunately, many of these individuals do not seek help for their mental illnesses and they remain untreated. While many people with mental conditions may skip the … [Read more...]
How An Addiction Intervention Can Be Therapeutic for Family and Friends
One of the widest misconceptions about drug addiction is that it affects no one but the addicted individual himself. In actual fact, drug addiction affects the individual’s family members and friends just as extensively, and sometimes even more extensively, than it affects the individual himself. Whereas the drug addicted individual can be blind to the full extent of their drug … [Read more...]
Can a Behavioral Intervention Prevent Future Addiction
In an effort to prevent and resolve the growing problem of drug addiction in our country, many individuals are digging deep to uncover the root causes for this problem. And while this problem certainly affects many millions of individuals directly and many millions more indirectly, the fact is that drug addiction is a deeply personal issue that can have widely varying causes … [Read more...]
5 of the Most Effective Intervention Strategies
Families coping with substance abuse or addiction have a difficult time getting an addict to accept help. Statistics have shown that the best way to confront an addiction is through an intervention. Most people perceive an intervention as an incredibly hostile event that can be disastrous. This perception is often derived from what we learn from popular culture. The truth is … [Read more...]
Intervention Specialist: Do You Really Need One
The hit show Intervention has gained significant popularity by showing the drama and irrationality that comes with drug addiction. The show works with professionals to provide addicts and their families a ‘last resort’ for getting someone in need the help that could save their lives. The show is popular because it shows the most dramatic and hostile interventions that one could … [Read more...]