Substance Abuse Affects Children: How Does Mom’s Substance Abuse Affect Her Unborn Child? Substance abuse affects children in profound ways. Ingesting drugs or alcohol during pregnancy can have devastating effects on an unborn child. Alcohol, heroin, amphetamine, and cocaine are especially dangerous, but all substance abuse affects children regardless of which substance is abused. How […]
What to do When You Love an Addict Who Won’t Seek Help: Getting An Addict Treatment Do you love someone who’s addicted to substances but won’t seek help? You probably feel frustrated, powerless, angry, and frightened, but unless your loved one is a minor child, there’s no way of getting an addict treatment if the addict
Arranging an intervention for a loved one can be complicated. You may be worried about the individual’s reaction to the situation, but it is important to confront a loved one about his or her substance abuse. Although it can seem like a bad idea to trick a loved one into an intervention, it can also
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Holding an intervention for a loved one who has history of abusing drugs or alcohol is often the push he or she needs to seek help for addiction. Interventions require preparation on behalf of all participants — especially those who will be making a statement during the meeting. Saying the right words in the midst
One of the hardest parts of giving up drugs or alcohol can be the feeling of total aloneness. Even those with close friends and family often find that their loved ones cannot understand the difficulties of their road to recovery. Fortunately, support groups provide a place to share experiences with others following similar journeys. Engaging
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An intervention for substance abuse is a professionally structured process that assists the loved ones and friends of someone who needs help with addiction. Often, the addicted person is in denial about their issue and may resist accepting treatment. A drug intervention specialist can help family members and loved ones to get on board with
A Common Issue Drug and alcohol addiction can destroy friendships, families and lives. Living with someone who is abusing drugs or alcohol can be incredibly stressful and difficult. It is natural to feel alone, scared, angry and overwhelmed. Whether it’s a friend, coworker or family member, watching loved ones damage their health and jeopardize their
Deciding to have an intervention for a friend or loved one is a major step toward encouraging them to seek professional help. However, you may be left wondering, “What, exactly, do we do?” An intervention can go very positively when planned well but may take a turn for the worse if you overlook key considerations.
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You’ve seen the situation played out on television multiple times. The user is invited over for dinner and walks into a room filled with his loved ones and a well-dressed stranger. Suddenly what he thought was a nice family get together has morphed into the dreaded “intervention.” “We’re all so concerned about you,” his loving
Researchers from Boston University School of Public Health found that asking a single question about a patient’s alcohol or drug habit can elicit a substantial amount of information.
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Alcoholism and drug addiction are complex problems with serious, negative consequences. Addiction affects nearly every aspect of a person’s life. A successful substance abuse treatment program addresses numerous addiction issues. Not only does it address the addictive behavior, but it also offers solutions for related problems. Alcohol and drug addiction programs exist in various environments,
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According to California Health Report, ACA could lead to as many as 40 million Americans entering treatment programs.
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