Oct 10, 2019 | Blog, For Families
Studies show that teens are using fewer illegal drugs than ever before. Their abuse of prescription drugs has also dropped significantly. And while that is a considerable victory, it doesn’t mean that you can relax as a parent. Drug use can begin earlier than...
Jul 9, 2019 | Blog, For Families, Resources
The familiar saying, “Go with your gut, it never lies,” holds particular weight in cases of drug or alcohol addiction. If your instinct is telling you that your loved one needs help, it’s wise to listen as addicts often become masters at convincing everyone, even...
Jun 20, 2019 | Blog, For Families, Interventions, Resources
If your loved one is addicted to drugs or alcohol, you likely would not be surprised to hear that most who need treatment feel like things are fine. In fact, of the more than 18 million addicts who did not receive treatment for substance use in 2017, only 1 million...
Apr 15, 2019 | Blog, For Families, Resources
Heather R. Hayes, a leading intervention expert, shares what to expect before, during, and after an intervention, and offers tips on how to find an interventionist. Q: What is an intervention? A: An intervention is an attempt by loved ones to get help for someone who...
Mar 13, 2019 | Blog, For Families, Interventions, Resources
Watching someone you love battle a drug or alcohol addiction can be excruciating. When your pleas for them to get help are ignored or they deny there is a problem, your family may decide it’s time for an intervention. You plan, you get everyone there and your goal is...
Jan 8, 2019 | Addiction Treatment Planning, Blog, For Families, Resources
Alcohol Addiction Treatment Planning: 5 Tips An estimated 88,000 people die from alcohol-related causes each year making it the third leading preventable cause of death in the United States according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. If...
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