Interventions

Steps to An Effective Intervention

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

Sometimes friends and family members may feel that they constantly express concerns about a loved one’s substance use but never see any changes. You may have reached this point after weeks or months of giving lectures, making threats, ignoring behaviors, accepting promises of change, giving second chances, or imposing consequences. People often worry that initiating [...]

Common Myths about Seeking Addiction Treatment

Monday, May 10th, 2010

A prevailing myth in the addiction field is the belief that addicted individuals should be “cut off” from their families and that families can be detrimental to their recovery process. To most people’s astonishment, the family’s inherent resilience as well as their capacity and commitment to heal, regardless of the severity of the illness, can [...]

Dr. Oz’s Addiction Breaker

Friday, April 30th, 2010

Bradd Lamm, author of the book, How to Change Someone You Love, takes issue with the confrontational style of interventions. He prefers a kinder, gentler approach that focuses on family, friends and love.  Brad Lamm is known as “Dr. Oz’s interventionist” for his regular appearances on the Dr. Oz TV show.  Lamm believes love is [...]