Intervention

The Encarta dictionary defines Intervention as: “… an action undertaken in order to change what is happening or might happen in another’s affairs, especially in order to prevent something undesirable.”

At Cove Center for Recovery, a drug and alcohol addiction treatment center, Intervention is a loving process into a troubled person’s life to help motivate them to change and seek help. It is a process that begins long before the troubled person is even spoken to and continues long after the person seeks help. It involves the caring support of the troubled person’s closest friends, family and sometimes business associates. It is a process that brings the person’s “bottom up” rather than waiting for the person to “sink to the bottom”.

But beyond getting the troubled person help Cove Center for Recovery is highly interested in the ongoing support of the family before, during, and after that actual addiction intervention event. The troubled person’s destructive behavior did not take place overnight not in isolation; everyone is affected and needs time to heal.

For more information on Intervention Services please visit us on the web:

http://www.covecenterforrecovery.com/Intervention.asp

Addiction Treatment for adults and young adults: 1-888-387-6237
http://www.covecenterforrecovery.com

Addiction Treatment for Teens: 1-888-757-6237
http://www.inspirationsyouth.com
http://www.inspirationsteenrehab.com/

Alcohol Dependency

It's easy to forget that alcohol is a drug too. Alcohol affects the brain - in the short term it impairs judgment, coordination and reflexes. When people use alcohol regularly they may develop tolerance and dependence. Tolerance means they will require more alcohol to achieve the same effect they used to get with smaller quantities, because the brain compensates for the sedating effects of alcohol and the liver breaks it down more quickly. Dependence means that alcohol use becomes central in their life. A lot of time is spent thinking about alcohol, obtaining it, using it and recovering from its effects. Use is continued despite knowing that it is causing harm.
A common feature of dependence is that a person will experience withdrawal symptoms if they reduce or stop drinking, due to increased excitability (irritability) of the brain. Typical alcohol withdrawal features last about 5 days and include:

shaking (tremor)
nausea & vomiting
anxiety
depression
sweating
headache
difficulty sleeping (may last several weeks)

Alcohol withdrawal can be very dangerous (e.g. seizures may occur); people drinking 8 or more standard drinks a day are advised to discuss a decision to stop drinking with their doctor as medication may be needed to prevent withdrawal complications.

Because  alcohol addiction, have so many dimensions and disrupt so many aspects of an individual's life, addiction treatment is not simple. Effective addiction treatment programs incorporate many components, each directed to a particular aspect of the illness and its consequences. Addiction treatment must help the individual stop using drugs, maintain a drug-free lifestyle, and achieve productive functioning in the family, at work, and in society. Because addiction is typically a chronic disease, people cannot simply stop using alcohol for a few days and be cured. Most patients addicted to alcohol require long-term or repeated episodes of care to achieve the ultimate goal of sustained abstinence of alcohol, and recovery of their lives.

For more information on alcohol abuse, addiction and alcoholism treatment visit us on the web.

Addiction Treatment for adults and young adults: 1-888-387-6237
http://www.covecenterforrecovery.com

Addiction Treatment for Teens: 1-888-757-6237
http://www.inspirationsyouth.com
http://www.inspirationsteenrehab.com/

Alcohol Dependency

It's easy to forget that alcohol is a drug too. Alcohol affects the brain - in the short term it impairs judgment, coordination and reflexes. When people use alcohol regularly they may develop tolerance and dependence. Tolerance means they will require more alcohol to achieve the same effect they used to get with smaller quantities, because the brain compensates for the sedating effects of alcohol and the liver breaks it down more quickly. Dependence means that alcohol use becomes central in their life. A lot of time is spent thinking about alcohol, obtaining it, using it and recovering from its effects. Use is continued despite knowing that it is causing harm.
A common feature of dependence is that a person will experience withdrawal symptoms if they reduce or stop drinking, due to increased excitability (irritability) of the brain. Typical alcohol withdrawal features last about 5 days and include:

shaking (tremor)
nausea & vomiting
anxiety
depression
sweating
headache
difficulty sleeping (may last several weeks)

Alcohol withdrawal can be very dangerous (e.g. seizures may occur); people drinking 8 or more standard drinks a day are advised to discuss a decision to stop drinking with their doctor as medication may be needed to prevent withdrawal complications.

Because  alcohol addiction, have so many dimensions and disrupt so many aspects of an individual's life, addiction treatment is not simple. Effective addiction treatment programs incorporate many components, each directed to a particular aspect of the illness and its consequences. Addiction treatment must help the individual stop using drugs, maintain a drug-free lifestyle, and achieve productive functioning in the family, at work, and in society. Because addiction is typically a chronic disease, people cannot simply stop using alcohol for a few days and be cured. Most patients addicted to alcohol require long-term or repeated episodes of care to achieve the ultimate goal of sustained abstinence of alcohol, and recovery of their lives.
For more information on alcohol abuse, addiction and alcoholism treatment visit us on the web.

Addiction Treatment for adults and young adults: 1-888-387-6237
http://www.covecenterforrecovery.com

Addiction Treatment for Teens: 1-888-757-6237
http://www.inspirationsyouth.com
http://www.inspirationsteenrehab.com/

Drug Addiction is a Disease

We have heard it, read it, and may even told others this fact. But do the majority of people really believe this? I am not talking about those who are addicted to drugs or alcohol, but the general public with no addiction problem.

It seems that more people are grasping the idea that drug addiction is a disease as there has been an increase in getting people involved and educating them by presenting studies done throughout the years supporting this fact.

Recently there was a conference in Pikeville College in Pikeville, Kentucky on drug addiction and the way it should be treated. More than one hundred people, including teachers, students and the general public, attended this event to learn about drug addiction as a disease. The presentation was put on by UNITE Pike, the Substance Abuse Task Force and Pikeville Medical Center. The focus was on drug addiction as a disease.

Samantha Saracino, a reporter writing for Wymtnews.com, wrote “it is no secret that drug addiction is a problem in this area, but after listening to the presentation, people learned that it is a problem everywhere and it is something that needs to be treated in a specific way.”

It was obvious based on her report that the consensus among all who attended was that the education was necessary and useful in giving them direction on how to fight drug addiction problem in the community.

Barry Chaney, UNITE Pike Chairperson was concerned about the fact that there are still many who are struggling with drug and alcohol addiction and hide their addiction thinking it is a moral deficiency as opposed to a disease which it truly is.

A teacher attending the conference emphasized the importance of events like that one for those interacting with children. Mich Justice who teaches at Belfry High School was satisfied that these educational events prepares teachers to recognize teens involved with drug abuse, how to deal with it and how to do their part to prevent it.

But one important comment came from one of the speakers at the event, Dr. Burns M. Brady, who said: "Wrong explanations, so many wrong treatments, so many things that don't work. It's an extremely prevalent problem and we've really garbled some of the best treatment and explanation for the problem."

There is merit in what Dr. Brady said. There are many drug rehabilitation facilities in America. Drug rehab facilities do not provide the same treatment program for addicts.

As far as finding a treatment facility is concerned, it is important for anyone looking for drug rehabilitation facilities to do his or her homework and find the facility based on research.

Cove Center for Recovery - Addiction Treatment Center Centers offer a flexible and affordable addiction treatment program. Their addiction treatment program focus on treating the whole person and not just an isolated symptom. Their counselors and therapist work one on one with each patient to identify the factors that may have contributed to the drug abuse – home, work, relationships and medical history. They also believe that families have a vital role to play in the recovery process, and each addiction treatment program has a place for family participation, to educate them in the treatment process and to equip them for their role as supporters.

Recovery from addiction is just a click or a phone call away. If the information you are looking for is not found here and you need immediate attention you may contact us:

Addiction Treatment for adults and young adults: 1-888-387-6237http://www.covecenterforrecovery.com

Addiction Treatment for Teens: 1-888-757-6237http://www.inspirationsyouth.com
http://www.inspirationsteenrehab.com

Intervention for Drug and Alcohol Abuse Works

Intervention Definition:
An intervention is an orchestrated attempt by one, or often many, people (usually family and friends) to get someone to seek professional help with an addiction or some kind of traumatic event or crisis. The term intervention is most often used when the traumatic event involves addiction to drugs or other items. Intervention can also refer to the act of usinga technique within a therapy session.

Intervention Description:

Intervention: Drugs and Alcohol

Substance Use, Substance Abuse, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction

Intervention is a process of uniting loved ones, related to or friends of an individual struggling with alcohol addiction , drug addiction, or prescription drug addiction. An Intervention is necessary when an individual struggling with alcohol addiction, drug addiction, or prescription drug addiction is in denial of the problem, yet the chaos and destruction of behaviors is evident to loved ones, family, and friends.

INTERVENTION WORKS!

Intervention works! Addiction Treatment works! However, it can be difficult to get an individual to treatment. Most people do not know the exact nature of the problem or situation for which self-medication behavior eases the pain. Whether it is the individual alcoholic or addict, or the loved ones involved, most people are unable to identify the underlying issues, prior to addiction treatment. An individual might be struggling with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues. Trauma or a lack of appropriate coping skills might also be the underlying issues. Regardless, an Intervention works and addiction treatment works, if the individual struggling with addiction can find his/her way to help.

Steps to an Intervention:

Using Drugs and Alcohol
Substance Use, Substance Abuse, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction

Pre- Intervention

The Pre-Intervention Step, is the time in which you decide you can’t take this behavior, chaos, and self-destruction anymore. This is the time when you take action. You, loved ones, family, and friends, plan to unite to discuss the next steps. During the Pre-Intervention Step, you will contact the INTERVENTIONIST, to discuss the history you’ve experienced with the individual who is struggling with alcohol addiction or drug addiction or prescription drug addiction. Once you’ve contacted the INTERVENTIONIST, the following steps are easier and guided by your INTERVENTIONIST, who will give you support, validate your concerns, and provide guidance thorough the INTERVENTION process.

Intervention Preparation

The Preparation Step, is the time in which you gather a history of the chaos and self destruction of the individual struggling with addiction, and the impact his/her behavior or addiction has had on you, your life and other people and their lives. The Preparation Step is also a time in which you discuss the appropriate addiction treatment program for your loved one. You will decide on a treatment program and decide on the payment method. The Preparation Step is a time in which you and everyone else involved in the INTERVENTION will write letters to the alcoholic or addict, describing your concerns, your feelings, the purpose for the intervention, and your hope for the future. You will also pack appropriate clothes and necessities for the individual who will enter a treatment facility.

Intervention

The Intervention Step is the act of the INTERVENTION. At this time, everyone involved in the INTERVENTION will gather in one location. Everything will have been planned and discussed with your INTERVENTIONIST. Your letters will be ready. Everyone will be gathered at the Intervention location. Your loved one will arrive or will be sleeping and then awaken by you or another individual. The Intervention, at that time, will begin. You might encounter an angry, surprised, or defensive loved one. You might have a difficult time or an easy time, sharing your intentions of this INTERVENTION. Your loved one might even refuse to participate and leave the location.

If your loved one agrees to stay and proceed with the INTERVENTION, he/she will sit in a chair and will be instructed as to the purpose of the intervention and the steps that will follow. During an Intervention communication is extremely important. Loving, positive, yet firm and direct communication is imperative.

Everyone will read their letters. Many of the letters will refer to the destruction caused by alcohol addiction, drug addiction or prescription drug addiction. Letters will be emotional and typically include painful memories of the chaos of addiction. Once the letters have been read, your loved one will have an opportunity to respond. The INTERVENTIONIST will facilitate this entire process, re-directing as needed.

The final step of the INTERVENTION is to explain that your loved one’s bags are packed and ready for his/her addiction treatment program. Transportation will be waiting.

Everyone will say their goodbyes and your loved one will leave with the INTERVENTIONIST for the beginning of the addiction treatment program.

Post-Intervention

Post Intervention for the alcoholic or addict begins with the transportation to an addiction treatment facility.

Post Intervention for the family of the alcoholic or addict begins, once the loved one has departed the INTERVENTION location. During the Post Intervention, family members and friends discuss their experience and validate their letters, feelings, and concerns . It is the beginning of a hopeful and healing journey to recovery for the alcoholic or addict and family and friends.

Reach out to us. Recovery from alcohol addiction is just a click or a phone call away. If the information you are looking for is not found here and you need immediate attention you may contact us:

Intervention for adults and young adults: 1-888-387-6237

http://www.covecenterforrecovery.com/

Intervention for Teens: 1-888-757-6237

http://www.inspirationsyouth.com/