The decision to enter a drug rehabilitation program is not one to be taken lightly. It can be difficult for those struggling with addiction to make such a life-changing commitment. However, there are other obstacles that can stand in the way of your recovery. Quality care at a rehabilitation facility can be expensive. For those without health insurance, it may seem like an … [Read more...]
Should You Receive Crisis Training Before Holding an Intervention
It often happens that an individual who is trapped in the problems of drug abuse and addiction is so completely immersed in these problems and their many damaging effects that he just cannot see that he desperately needs help. Even if they come to the point where they recognize the connection between their drug use and the many problems it is creating, the individual may be … [Read more...]
Top 3 Intervention Episodes
It has long become apparent that reality television shows are far less true to life than they may wish for viewers to think. As a result, many viewers watch these shows purely for entertainment reasons, though some may admit that they learn some things from them too. The A&E reality show “Intervention” may very well be one such show. About “Intervention” “Intervention” … [Read more...]
Pros and Cons of A&E Intervention Show
There is simply no arguing the fact that drug abuse and addiction problems are complex and difficult to cope with or resolve. Individuals who have not received thorough information about these problems or who have not experienced them first-hand may believe that they are simply the result of poor willpower, and that an individual who truly wishes to be free from drugs would be … [Read more...]
What to Do If a Loved One Shows Up to an Intervention High
Coping with a loved one who is addicted to drugs is very difficult. We do all we can to help loved ones succeed and watching them struggle or fail is almost unbearable. Families dealing with addiction have an especially tough time living life. Watching a loved one slowly kill themselves day in and day out is atrocious. The emotional strain that families feel is endless. Most … [Read more...]