Talking with a loved one about their drinking or drug use can seem impossible, but it can also help plant a seed of recovery.
Tag: Intervention
Intervention
I did not know that the next time I held her body, it would be chips of bone and gritty ash in a small cardboard box.
A Kinder, Better Way: How CRAFT Uses Love and Kindness to Heal Families with Addiction
There are programs designed to help families but many of them advocate “tough love” and aren’t terribly effective.
8 Steps for Starting (or Restarting) Discussions About Substance Use Disorder with Loved Ones
Intervention is never easy. But this step-by-step guide can help you navigate the difficult task of talking to a loved one about their alcoholism or addiction.
Candy Finnigan Interventionist
Finnigan has an ability to balance assertiveness with the addict alongside shining a light on how the family’s actions may have contributed to the addiction. At the same time, she is incredibly compassionate, caring and understanding.
"Dopesick Nation" Shows Reality of Treatment Professionals Who Struggle with Addiction
Dopesick Nation explores addiction treatment and the thin line between interventionist and client, recovery and relapse. Note: This piece contains spoilers for Dopesick Nation As a former social worker in recovery from addiction, I was initially skeptical of the VICELAND Series Dopesick Nation because I thought it would follow the familiar formula of A&E’s Intervention… Continue reading "Dopesick Nation" Shows Reality of Treatment Professionals Who Struggle with Addiction
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
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?
How to Find an Interventionist Near You
ARTICLE SUMMARY: A guide to finding a professional interventionist in your city or state. We also review how you can broaden your search to include out-of-state experts. ESTIMATED READING TIME: Less than 10 minutes. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Not Everyone is Good Experience Finding A Professional My Area or Out of State? Local Search Tips National… Continue reading How to Find an Interventionist Near You