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It is difficult to see a friend or loved one struggling with substance abuse. You may wonder how to tell somebody you think they would benefit from rehab. Often, you may want to speak up, but are fearful that the person will become angry with you, or maybe you just don’t know what to say. You […]

Looked at broadly, an intervention is largely an organizational exercise. As Mayo Clinic explains, having a rehab plan in place is a central component of an intervention. When a group of concerned individuals come together, with the goal of helping a loved one to overcome an addiction, it makes sense that they should offer an […]

Though a family may want nothing more than for a loved one to overcome addiction, old patterns within the family dynamic can hinder that step. An intervention is a way to unite a family in the common goal of getting the loved one into treatment. The group can achieve what an individual may find too […]

The Family’s Role in Addiction Treatment Addiction treatment facilities typically include a family care component focused on the individual struggling with addiction. American Addiction Centers views addiction as a disease that touches all members of the family in some way. We believe the disease of addiction affects each family member at the same level as […]