Drug and alcohol addiction and substance abuse, in general, has certainly become a pretty dangerous, upsetting, and concerning thing in the United States today. It envelops a big problem, to say the least. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issues this statement regarding the problem: “The United States is now faced with a legitimate addiction epidemic. … [Read more...]
Why the Holidays are the Best Time to Hold an Intervention
Interventions for drug and alcohol addiction and substance abuse, in general, are the number one best way by far to help an addicted family member or loved one come to the realization that they need to address their substance abuse crisis and do something about it. This tool, the tool of intervention, is best utilized during the holidays too, as it is during this time of the … [Read more...]
Why Interventions Should Focus on Solutions, Not Problems
Drug and alcohol addiction and substance abuse, in general, has been a rising crisis in the nation for some time now. The problem has always been there, but lately, it has begun to worsen significantly. In fact, since the turn of the century addiction has gradually and steadily grown more and more worrisome and troublesome. The problem has been increasing on such a rapid … [Read more...]
When is it Time to Conduct an Intervention?
Conducting an intervention is a last resort for any family or support structure. Someone in your group who struggles with addiction must be very close to rock bottom before you choose to intervene, and you must make a plan for the intervention that will help your loved ones. #1: Why Are You Having An Intervention? An intervention is a meeting where you bring particular … [Read more...]
Addiction Intervention: Should You Plan One on Your Own
Drug and alcohol addiction is a deadly and serious crisis in the United States today. Substance abuse carries with it all different kinds of difficulties and problems issues the likes of which no other disease can quite rival. One of the unique things about addiction is that it is the only disease that is almost 100% fatal if it goes untreated yet is 100% curable in all cases. … [Read more...]