Considering an Intervention for a Loved One? Here’s How it Works.
By Sandy Ogle, LADC, Addiction Specialist | December 19, 2019 A family considering intervention for a loved one can be daunting. Often a family is experiencing their own crisis, a sense that their own life is becoming more unmanageable, trying …
When is it Appropriate to Hire a Sober Companion?
On occasion, entering a treatment center may not always be the best option. In some cases, an extended absence for treatment may jeopardize a career, privacy, or reputation. In such a case, a sober companion will provide a very high …
How Do I Know That an Intervention Will Help My Loved One?
An intervention gathers family and friends together to help your loved understand their addiction. An intervention is designed to motivate an individual to seek help for alcohol or substance dependency, eating, gambling, cutting, or other addictive disorders. A treatment program …
Minnesota’s Addiction Model Sets Pace for Nation’s Recovery
Its no secret that substance use is one of the top public health crises facing our nation right now. The most recent finalized data about addiction statistics are from 2017, showing that approximately 70,200 people died of drug overdoses in …
