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About Planning An Intervention... for Yourself
Learn how to plan an intervention for yourself. There are countless pathways to recovery but none of them are walked alone. Find out what needs to be done, based on what's possible - not on what's comfortable.
Crisis Intervention and Involuntary Commitment of a Loved-One
Dealing with a loved one spiraling out of control, what to expect when police and paramedics get involved, and on obtaining an involuntary commitment order.
Intervention Tip #1- Avoid Distraction and Don’t Debate
Tips on running a successful intervention. Stick to the facts and avoid getting bogged down in debates about what’s true and what’s not.
Intervention Tip #2 - Assessing the Severity of the Addiction
How can you find a solution when you don’t understand the problem? By accurately assessing the severity of the addiction you are better able to select an appropriate level of care.
Planning a Teen Intervention: Teenagers Do Recover
Does your teenager have a problem with drugs or alcohol? You may very well need take some form of immediate action. The sooner the correct treatment regimen is started, the higher the prognosis for long-term recovery.
Intervention Tip #3 – Collecting Information for Treatment Planning
Step 1 – answer the questions in this article. Step 2 - take this information to an addiction professional. Step 3 – get a treatment recommendation.
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.
Before We Intervene - Preparation for Successful Interventions
Consider the common pitfalls of intervention and how to avoid them. As difficult as this process is, there's a lot we can do to prepare ourselves.
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.
Choosing an Intervention Professional in the Opioid Epidemic Age
Today, with the voracious nature of the opioid epidemic spreading like wildfire all across the country, well-trained Intervention professionals are needed now more than ever before.
Why Interventions Fail: Avoiding Pitfalls
Popular TV shows like Intervention and Dr. Phil would have us believe that people always change for the better when confronted. This simply isn’t true.
Mental Health Interventions: Preparation & Safety Considerations
Planning a safe and successful mental health intervention requires a clear, comprehensive, and compassionate plan. Rather than trying to break down the seemingly impenetrable walls of mental illness on your own, consider breaking right through them with professional help.