A New Addiction Intervention Book: INTERVIEW with Dr. Louise Stanger

Addiction and Families Addiction affects an estimated one in three American families. So, how do these families get help? Some struggle along on their own. Other families seek help directly treatment providers: detox clinics, psychotherapists, addiction treatment centers, or addiction counselors. Still other families are just lost. Still, there is one group of professionals that… Continue reading A New Addiction Intervention Book: INTERVIEW with Dr. Louise Stanger

Addiction, Autism, and Sensory Integration

Neurodiversity and A Changing World Previously, I wrote about the intricacies I learned about neurodiversity from my granddaughter, Alexandra. When she was very young, we noticed how certain fabrics bothered her. She had difficulty smiling, responding to her name when called and was otherwise distracted. She appeared distant, lost in a far- away land. After… Continue reading Addiction, Autism, and Sensory Integration

A Checklist for Hiring an Addiction Interventionist

ARTICLE SUMMARY:This article offers guidelines on how to select a professional interventionist when you are ready to confront a family member about a drug or alcohol problem. ESTIMATED READING TIME: Less than 10 minutes. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Readiness for Help Credentials Cost Finding an Interventionist Do Interventionists Work? A Printable Checklist Your Questions Readiness for… Continue reading A Checklist for Hiring an Addiction Interventionist

Can I Plan an Intervention on My Own or Do I Need Help?

ARTICLE SUMMARY: This article reviews why most families need expert help during an intervention…and what planning is required. Your questions are welcomed at the end. ESTIMATED READING TIME: 10 minutes TABLE OF CONTENTS: Most Families Need an Expert Do You Need Help, or Not? What Does an Interventionist Do? Logistics Security Travel Review Most Families… Continue reading Can I Plan an Intervention on My Own or Do I Need Help?

Family Addiction Intervention | Why an Invitation Is Always Best

ARTICLE OVERVIEW: DO NOT ambush a loved one in an intervention. It will end with resentment. Instead, consider an explicit invitation. Here is how and why. ESTIMATED READING TIME: 10 minutes or less. TABLE OF CONTENTS: What Is a Family Intervention? Why Use the Invitational Method? How Invitational Interventions Work How to Do an Intervention… Continue reading Family Addiction Intervention | Why an Invitation Is Always Best

Did You Know Carfentanil Is 5000 Times Stronger Than Heroin?

ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Recently, drug dealers have been cutting heroin with carfentanil to increase profit. However, this medicine is not meant for human use. In fact, carfentanil was originally designed to tranquilize large mammals. This article reviews what you need to know about carfentanil, the dangers associated with it, and tips for finding treatment if you’re… Continue reading Did You Know Carfentanil Is 5000 Times Stronger Than Heroin?

Innovative Discharge Planning for Addiction Treatment Aftercare

Harold C. Urschell III, MD, MMA – Chief Medical Strategist at Enterhealth Successful Solutions to Long-Term Recovery Treatment for drug or alcohol addiction isn’t finished when a patient leaves a residential or outpatient treatment program. In reality, life after treatment is when a person’s recovery genuinely begins. After all, this is when the skills learned… Continue reading Innovative Discharge Planning for Addiction Treatment Aftercare

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