Steven Lodge

“"Having been through the intervention and treatment process myself, I understand where the addict is at and what concerns he is feeling about the future. My approach to the intervention process employs my unique experience, gathers strength and compassion from the family and presents the gift of treatment in a loving and persuasive manner. The end result is that the addict views the solution of treatment as an opportunity not a punishment".” - Steven Lodge

About Steven Lodge

Steven Lodge practiced law in California for eight years as a civil litigation attorney.

After a successful career in law, Steven opened a manufacturing company where he served as President.

During this time, Steven struggled with his own drug and alcohol addiction. His family ultimately sought the services of an interventionist who helped Steven and his family begin the process of recovery.

After working in the corporate world for over a decade, he sold his company, and decided to lay the foundation for pursuing a career in drug and alcohol interventions.

He went on to study drug and alcohol counseling at UCLA and interned at Phoenix House and Brotman Medical Center’s Exodus program. Steven is a member of C.N.D.A.I. (Certified National Drug and Alcohol Interventionist).

Learn more about his intervention work
via his websites at www.stevenlodgeinterventions.com and
www.calrehabguide.com.

August 14th 2008
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You Think I’m An Addict?

I find it interesting when I'm facilitating an intervention and the addict takes the position that there really isn't a problem where his drug use is concerned. The denial issue comes up frequently. Nevertheless, it always amazes me when despite the mounds of testimony from friends and relatives clearly establishing ...
July 29th 2008
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What To Look For In A Treatment Facility

There are many factors to consider when deciding upon a treatment center. Some key points include staff credentials, availability of onsite physicians, detox availability, counselor/patient ratios, amenities, treatment model, location, AA philosphy, and cost. With treatment centers popping up throughout the nation, consumers can easily be overwhelmed with available options. ...
June 13th 2008
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Double Intervention

Selecting the right mix of people for the intervention team is a critical process. I suggest forming a team of anywhere from six to ten family members and/or friends who are very close to the addict, have direct experience with the addict's disease, and whom the addict respects and cares ...
May 27th 2008
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The Cost of Treatment

You've agonized for months, maybe even years, watching a friend or family member anguish while hopelessly addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. Finally, through an intervention or perhaps the addict's self realization that something must happen and treatment is the solution, you now begin the process of deciding where to treat ...
May 19th 2008
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Intervention Preparation

If you have a friend or family member who is suffering from an addictive disorder, there comes a time where you can no longer sit by and continue to watch the inevitable crash. Or, perhaps you have already witnessed the crash. The DUI, loss of employment, dwindling bank accounts, abject ...

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