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Communicating Effectively with an Active Addict or Alcoholic
The most powerful tool is the truth. Mincing words or walking on eggshells are common mistakes 'affected others' make. Simple, direct, and clear communication gives us our best chance to be heard.

How Addiction Affects Sibling Relationships
The needs of siblings of active addicts and alcoholics are often overlooked. This is especially true when siblings are adolescents and young adults. Supporting the needs of all family members individually is the key to maintaining a healthy family unit.

The Intervention Letter – The 5 Essential Components of a Successful Intervention Letter
Why you need to prepare a personal script to read before an intervention and the 5 components of an effective letter.

Dealing with Issues of Confidentiality in Residential Addiction Treatment
How to improve the overall treatment experience by knowing how to work with and within the federally mandated Privacy Rule embedded deep within HIPPA.