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How to Help Someone Addicted to Opiates: Intervention and Addiction Treatment...
Opioid/opiate addiction is one of the most serious addictions your loved one or family member can face. The dangers that addiction to opiates presents goes well beyond simply a chemical dependence....
View ArticleA Christian Approach to Drug and Alcohol Intervention
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,Courage to change the things I can,And wisdom to know the difference. The Serenity Prayer is a simple yet... The post A Christian...
View ArticleHow to Talk to a Drug Addict About Seeking Help
Speeches and “the talk” rarely move the substance user through the stages of change. Talking to a substance user often only provides the family with hope things will change and... The post How to Talk...
View ArticleWhat Are the Symptoms of Drug-Induced Psychosis?
Is Someone You Love Suffering from Symptoms of Drug-Induced Psychosis? It is extremely common for families of substance-using loved ones to call us in a crisis. Most of these occurrences... The post...
View ArticleDrug Abuse Intervention – Is the Drug of Choice Relevant?
The short answer is yes–and for reasons you may not realize. Knowing ahead of time exactly what the substance user is abusing helps the intervention team understand some important things.... The post...
View ArticleHow To Let Go of a Drug Addict
We’ll cover the following: Who qualifies as a drug addict? What to say to someone addicted to drugs Dealing with loved ones addicted to drugs When is it time to... The post How To Let Go of a Drug...
View ArticleThe CRAFT Model of Intervention for Addiction Treatment
CRAFT is the acronym for Community Reinforcement & Family Training. There is also a part of this model called Contingency Management theory, which we will discuss. This evidence-based approach...
View ArticleWhat Do I Say to Help an Addict or Alcoholic Quit?
Before scheduling an intervention, families almost always ask us, “How or what should I say to make my addicted loved one get treatment?” Many questions asked are loaded and have... The post What Do I...
View ArticleWhat is the Definition of Relapse for an Alcoholic or a Drug Addict?
Before we discuss what to say to someone who has relapsed, let us define a relapse. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines relapse as: When we hear about a relapse, the first... The post What is the...
View ArticleWhat to Consider When Choosing a Professional Addiction & Mental Health...
An Intervention is a clinical instrument used by addiction and mental health professionals daily to help increase the probability of a successful outcome. Intervention is specific strategies to address...
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