Drug addiction can be difficult on friends and family, as well as on the person suffering from the addiction. You naturally want to help, but may be unsure how to do so effectively. A drug intervention specialist can often help your loved one get on the right track, and this method can aid in his […]

Far too many people out there mistake addictions for being little more than bad habits. The truth is that addiction is, in every way, a disease. It alters the way that your brain works, leading to issues with the way that you process and retain information as well as in how you control your moods. […]

No matter which way you slice the pie, prisons do not perform well in rehabilitating offenders. Programs are frequently punitive, and according to a report in the Washington Post, about 66 percent of prisoners, within three years of their release, commit crimes again. In many instances, the new crime is more serious than the one […]

It is devastating to watch someone you care about succumb to the control of alcohol. Many people simply warn that the alcoholic is on a path of self-destruction, or that this abusive behavior is tearing the family apart. The user, however, is already too deeply entrenched to care about the consequences to others. Approach the Relationship […]

It can be difficult to watch a loved one suffer from an addiction. Sometimes, friends and family members want to plan an intervention to get help, but without professional consultation from a trained drug intervention specialist, you could make the situation worse. A drug intervention is not a confrontation where you attack the person. It’s […]

Addiction is a health concern that affects everyone, whether or not they realize it. Substance abuse and dependence leads to trouble at work and schools, and can significantly decrease a person’s ability to live a happy, stable life. Family life and other close personal relationships can also suffer from the devastating effects of addiction. Heroin […]