Drug abuse and addiction continue to be a growing problem in the United States. Millions are affected by this issue, yet it seems as though most do not understand addiction or how to handle the problem. Given the opportunity to really look at the drug situation around local communities, the majority of Americans would be surprised at the great number of abuse problems that are … [Read more...]
How to Stay Safe When an Addict Turns Violent During an Intervention
Drug and alcohol addiction is a hardship and an ongoing crisis like no other. Drug and alcohol addiction totally changes people, and it causes people to become quite different and quite not themselves too. Drug and alcohol addiction is a totally life controlling, traumatizing crisis issue that creates hardship and crisis in those who are affected by it. It is an engaging yet … [Read more...]
5 Things an Intervention Should NOT be
Drug and alcohol intervention is without a doubt a very sensitive and delicate thing. Make no mistake, this is something that cannot be taken lightly and it is something that should be approached with care and consideration. The fact of the matter is that substance abuse and addiction is such a delicate and sensitive issue that the crisis can get bad and it can get bad fast … [Read more...]