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

Considering Drug Or Alcohol Treatment?

If you are in the process of organizing a drug intervention or alcohol intervention, the selection of a treatment center will be among your first decisions. There are many factors to consider when deciding upon a drug or alcohol treatment center. Some key points include staff credentials, availability of onsite ...

Selecting the Right Treatment Facility

 Alcoholism and drug addiction are progressive diseases, and without help it is highly likely that the addicted person will continue down a never ending path of self destruction that could lead to death.  Drug and alcohol treatment centers are the best way to truly fight the battle against addiction.  When ...

Rehab…A Safe Haven?

You've labored for weeks, months, and perhaps years to get your addicted friend or family member into drug treatment. Finally, the miracle occurs. Whether through a "nudge from the judge", persistant pressure or even voluntary acquiescence, the addict walks through the doors of a drug treatment center. This act alone is ...

Rehab Shopping: Be Prepared To Answer Questions

If you've ever had the task of deciding upon which treatment center you should admit your friend or loved one, you already know how burdensome that process can be. Many issues need to be considered before you decide which facillity to select. Preliminarily, cost of treatment and geograhic location of ...

A Day in Rehab

If you have a drug or alcohol addiction and you are fortunate enough to recognize that a problem exists necessitating treatment, you might be wondering what goes on inside the confines of a typical treatment center. Simply stated, drug and alcohol rehabilitation treatment centers are designed to help people abstain from ...

Aftercare

So, you or a loved one have completed inpatient drug/alcohol treatment. What happens next? Do you gather up your belongings from the treatment center, drive home, and resume your life where you left off? Of course not. At the completion of inpatient treatment, whether it be 30, 60, ...

Paying For Substance Abuse Treatment

You've performed your due diligence and have narrowed your inpatient treatment facility options down to two or three. And by due diligence, Im referring to matching the patient with the appropriate facility. Consultations with treatment professionals, physicians, therapists and interventionists will help you in this area. Lets assume that ...

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 ...

Tainted Reputation?

There has been quite a bit of press concerning high-end drug and alcohol treatment facilities. One treatment center in particular, Promises Treatment Center Malibu, has been the focus of much publicity thanks to recent admissions from Britney and Lindsay. What concerns me is the press' attention to the elegant atmosphere ...

Should I Treat Locally or Someplace Far Away?

A decision has been made to enter a thirty day inpatient facility. You have been properly advised as to the treatment needs and concerns for the patient and you are now at the point of deciding which facility will be selected. The decision comes down to choosing between ...

April 22nd 2009
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Addiction Recovery: The Journey From Alcoholism Intervention To Rehabilitation

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 ...
March 23rd 2009
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Celebrity Treatment

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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Prior To The Alcohol Intervention

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, ...
March 3rd 2009
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Considering Drug Or Alcohol Treatment?

If you are in the process of organizing a drug intervention or alcohol intervention, the selection of a treatment center will be among your first decisions. There are many factors to consider when deciding upon a drug or alcohol treatment center. Some key points include staff credentials, availability of onsite ...
January 4th 2009
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How Soon Do We Schedule the Alcohol Intervention?

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 ...

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