Identifying substance abuse in the workplace
Many such abusers are adults who hold full-time jobs.
Interventions and Treatment
Famed Twin Cities DJ discusses substance abuse on the air
Barnard described his public confession as “kind of like this big weight […] being lifted off my shoulders,” and stressed that his decision to talk about his treatment on the show was a testament to his dedication to get better.
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New cocaine finding may affect drug abuse intervention methods
Long-term use of cocaine causes the brain to ramp up production of two specific proteins that essentially feed off of each other and increase the displayed signs of addiction.
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Study shows stress may drive recovering addicts to relapse
Just as medical researchers are continually investigating the triggers that lead chronic illnesses to flare up, the same is being done for addictive behaviors.
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Global Drug Policy authority calls for humane treatment of addicts
Recently, the former president of Brazil and current chairman of the Global Commission on Drug Policy called for increased sensitivity in drug abuse intervention and treatment methods.
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Former NBA player holds teen drug abuse event
If your teen will not heed your warnings regarding the realities of drug abuse, they may be more receptive if this information comes from a figure they idolize.
“The Hill” contributors advocate for substance abuse intervention in the military
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), substance abuse rates skyrocketed among this population between 2002 and 2008, and a study monitoring soldiers after they returned from Iraq showed that, within months, more than a quarter of these individuals demonstrated signs of alcoholism.
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Celebrity interventionist mourns late country star
McCready’s struggle with prescription pill addiction and alcohol abuse – both of which she faced criminal charges for – had threatened her life in the past.
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Binge Drinking Habits Linked to Lower State Drinking Ages, Study Finds
Individuals from states with lower drinking ages were more likely to engage in binge-drinking throughout their lives, say researchers.
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“Intervention” Filming Exposes Depth of Addiction to one Mother
“I kept hoping she would just stop – Ididn’t understand addiction,” says Tina Holley.
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An Inside Look at the Effects Meth Addiction
If someone you love is struggling with a meth addiction, you know how all-consuming this habit can be.
Being a Board Registered Interventionist
Having been involved in conducting and coordinating interventions for over 10 years, I’ve encountered many types of interventionists from different walks of life. Many times people ask, “How did you get started, and how can I become an interventionist?”