Intervention
What Is An Intervention?
An Intervention, in all of its many forms, is an invitation for your loved one to find solutions for their substance abuse and/or mental health problems they are experiencing, seek appropriate treatment solutions and discover new healthy ways of living.
Every day, people are invited to change. Sometimes change occurs in hospitals, through the legal system, by being ask to leave school or at work.
Licensed professionals, social workers, lawyers, addiction specialists, mental health workers, and interventionists such as Dr. Stanger, invite clients to explore ways to improve their lives. As licensed professionals, we are always inviting our clients to explore ways to improve their lives. We empower clients to be the captains of their well-being.
Articles About Interventions
Is Following Your Passion The Worst Thing To Do?
So often we hear people talk about following their passion, as if following one’s passion magically equates with everlasting success or happiness. The dictionary defines passion as: “a strong feeling or emotion. He spoke with passion. 2: an object of someone's love,...
Do You Have a Shopping Addiction?
The other day a stately woman called me, worried about her husband who had gone down the rabbit hole of alcohol. It’s not surprising that other people in this owner/executive’s life turned a blind eye to his drinking problem, but she was determined to help her husband...
A Joyful Weekend Adventure In LA
From the Tennessee Werewolves, Soul Cycle, Mel's Diner, The Sunset Marquis to visiting The Villa at Seasons and celebrating Miriam's House my days in LA were filled with joy. Everyone knows when I grow old, I will live in the Sunset Marquis as it holds a special place...
Adderall Use, Abuse, & FAQs
We get a lot of phone calls from people asking about Adderall and the negative impact they’ve seen on their children or loved ones. In particular, we see issues arise when Adderall is used in combination with other drugs. It is well known that stimulant medications...
The More We Learn About Marijuana
With marijuana use at an all-time high for young adults and late teens, as indicated in a recent study, people are wondering what the implications of marijuana use are. Maks Ezrin, head of Youth Prevention Mentors, recounts “As a...
How Is Narcan Used In Opioid Overdoses?
In the event of an overdose, Narcan can be a life-saving drug. It is used to reverse the effects of opioids and help restore breathing. Let's look at how Narcan works in those situations. Opioid Antagonist Narcan is an opioid antagonist, which means it works against...
Can You Remove Yourself From the Center of the Story?
I particularly like the writing of Leo Babauta as he gets to the heart of the matter. In his article, Mental Badassery: Becoming Aware of the Stories We Tell Ourselves, Leo points out eloquently that we as we go about our day, we the tell...
Unhooking the Narrative
Along with learning how to do something different, seeing the world in new and different ways, we have to work on helping our clients UNHOOK the Narratives which have colored their lives in a kaleidoscope of fear and sorrow. A great deal...
Can You Ride a Bicycle Backwards?
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to work with Joe Waggener. He is both a lawyer and an interventionist. I have always been grateful to him for introducing me to the YouTube Video Riding a Bicycle Backwards. It...