April 22nd 2009
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Alcoholism is a long, hard battle for both the person fighting the disease and his loved ones. In fact, the first step in the journey toward recovery is often initiated by the addict`s loved ones - in the form of an alcoholism intervention. If successfully orchestrated, the intervention will lead ...
Occasionally I'll see an article or news report concerning celebrities treating at high-end drug and alcohol treatment facilities. Typically, the facility is located in the hills of Malibu and the overall theme of the report focuses on the spa-like atmosphere rather than the quality of treatment.
What concerns me is the ...
March 14th 2009
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A frequently asked question from family and friends of an active alcoholic is "How can I stop my wife/husband/partner from drinking so much?" The reality, and answer to the question, is - you can`t. They will stop when it suits them, when their health fails, when they lose their job, ...
The short answer is that you should plan the alcohol intervention as soon as possible. Keep in mind that alcoholism and drug addiction are progressive diseases and it is a disease that is designed to kill. The progressive nature of the disease means that the condition of the addict gets ...
December 11th 2008
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The first season of Fuse TV's reality show entitled Rock Bottom came to an end in earlyDecember. The show chronicled rock and roll musicians who, while trying to break into the big leagues of the music industry, also faced the challenge of helping an addicted band member get help for ...
November 10th 2008
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I have yet to come across a drug and alcohol rehab facility that does not prepare a discharge plan for those patients completing their inpatient treatment. While the treatment may have ended at the particular facility, recovery is a life-long process and must be addressed before leaving the facility.
There are ...
October 8th 2008
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I am proud to announce that I have been asked to host a new show entitled Rock Bottom. Here is one of the press releases that went out not too long ago:
On October 7, 2008, Fuse TV will premier a new show entitled Rock Bottom. The show ...
August 14th 2008
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...