If you’ve ever known an addicted individual or struggled with substance abuse yourself, you know how nerve-wracking it can be to even acknowledge the damage of addiction. People living with addiction can be unpredictable, flighty and downright mean when others bring up their struggle. Asking an addict to get help can go wrong in many … Continued
Recently we published an infographic called “Your Baby on Drugs” to illustrate the harmful effects that drug and substance abuse while pregnant can have on the welfare of both the mother and the child to be born.
An intervention can be a powerful tool a family can use to encourage someone who is abusing drugs or alcohol to seek the treatment they need. However, a poorly executed intervention can actually make matters worse. Here are 5 things not to do during an intervention. 1. Don’t plan an intervention without a professional. Television … Continued
How to Plan a Successful Intervention What can you do when someone you love is abusing alcohol or drugs? At first, you may just want to wish the problem away. But addiction is a chronic and progressive disease, and doing nothing can be a dangerous decision. For many, confronting the problem means confronting an addicted … Continued
A rehab intervention effectively demonstrates the depth and severity of substance abuse and drug abuse to someone you love; it can help them get the help they need before it’s too late. Identifying addictive behavior and offering rehab as a solution are the goals of a rehab intervention. It is crucial that an intervention is … Continued