3 Common Misconceptions About Interventions
It is difficult to watch as a family member or loved one struggles with addiction or a mental health crisis. You want to help the person you love to make changes in their life that will increase their long-term health …
8 Common Excuses Addicts Give – Drew Horowitz & Associates
When hosting a substance abuse intervention, it is common for the addict to give excuses for their addiction. As drug and alcohol intervention specialists, Drew Horowitz & Associates has heard them all from those living with substance use disorders. Below …
What is Crisis Intervention?
A crisis can be defined as a difficult event occurring within an individual’s life that they are unable to cope with or use effective problem-solving skills to manage the crisis situation. There are a large number of events that can …
Are You In Need of a Mental Health Intervention?
The American Psychiatric Association defines mental illness as a health condition involving changes in a person’s behavior, emotion, or thinking–or a combination of any of the three. These mental health conditions are associated with distress and/or problems functioning at work, …
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Addiction can be devastating to the addict, friends, and family members. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), fatal overdoses increased by nearly 30% during the COVID-19 pandemic with a historic number of deaths in 2020. One …
When Is An Intervention Necessary? 3 Signs That It’s Time.
A substance abuse intervention is when family and friends come together with a loved one to offer their love and support to someone in need of help. It can be difficult to realize when is the right time to intervene, …
