Addiction Resources

How do you start an intervention? When is the best time to do an intervention? What is considered a successful intervention? What happens next when our loved one says “YES”...

What role do social workers play in substance use recovery? Different types of social worker cases for substance users How social workers can help substance users with an addiction What...

The most effective treatment for alcohol dependence is 12 step facilitation. https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/niaaa-reports-project-match-main-findings No matter which counseling strategy you choose to research, from psychoanalytic therapy to postmodern approaches, you will read,...

There is an overwhelming amount of book choices about drug and alcohol addiction. A wise man once said that the only problem with self-help books is starting with self. The...

Drug and alcohol assessments are performed to determine the intended patient’s needs, severity rating, and required level of care. Many factors go into a drug and alcohol assessment, some of...

In our experience, there are three times families have to face the challenges of excuses that addicts use to avoid getting help. The first one is before they are in...

People sometimes struggle with addiction relapses around the holidays. You often hear some people in local 12 step meetings verbalizing their struggles and challenges with holidays and relapse. On the...

The ways addicts manipulate are far beyond what the average person can wrap their head around. Addicts are so good at manipulation and dishonesty that it is difficult for many...

Families often become overwhelmed while trying to decide on the right rehab center for their loved one. What we have come to realize after decades of experience is families are...