Addiction is a trying and conflicting affliction to have, whether it exists in yourself, in family members or loved ones. The truth is, it is a pretty serious and pretty dangerous problem and it has been for some time now in the entire nation, and about one out of every three American families can nod their heads in agreement that they know exactly what it is like to have a … [Read more...]
Failed First Intervention: How to Reopen the Conversation
One of the true but very saddening facts about interventions is that they often do not work. The truth is, ninety percent of all those who are addicted to drugs and alcohol are actually not at all willing to seek out treatment, and in fact they are so stuck in their addiction problem and mindset that they in fact don’t even think that they have a problem. A lot of them don’t … [Read more...]
What are the Immediate Goals of a Drug Intervention
An intervention is very specific action that is there to accomplish a very specific task. When people are addicted to drugs and alcohol they are very often unwilling or completely uninterested in going to an inpatient, residential, drug and alcohol addiction and dependence treatment center, detox facility, rehab program, sand recover organization. When this is the case, it … [Read more...]
Tips for Conducting an Intervention for an Elderly Addict
There is no type of “easy” intervention. There is not type of addict who is easy or uncomplicated to intervene on. No matter who your family member or loved one is who is addicted to drugs or alcohol, their condition in life, their addiction, how much they abuse and how often and how long they have been abusing it, their age, sex, status, employment (or lack thereof), marital … [Read more...]
Should You Address More than One Addiction During an Intervention
Intervention has proven itself to be a totally invaluable tool for use in the convincing of those who suffer with a drug and alcohol addiction problem to hang it up and check themselves into an inpatient, residential, drug and alcohol addiction and dependence treatment center, detox facility, rehab program, and recovery organization. With proper intervention, any addict no … [Read more...]