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, …
Find A Sober Coach Near Me
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, …
Interventions: Don’t Love them to Death, Get Help
Drew Horowitz was recently consulted by The Phoenix Spirit to give insight on the benefits of intervention for a loved one. We’ve included an excerpt of that article below. Click Continue Reading at the bottom of this excerpt to see …
Interventions Are Kinder Than Most People Think
By: Drew Horowitz, MA, LADC, LPCC, CIP I’m frequently asked, “What’s the worst thing you’ve ever seen at an intervention?” or “Have you ever had a person hit you during an intervention?” These questions baffle me, yet they reveal how …
Sober Coaching or Sober Companion?
What is the difference between a sober coach and a sober companion? The terms are often used interchangeably but are actually very different support services. Sober Coaching uses a strength-based model and places a high emphasis on improving present life …
