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One Question from Primary Care Doctors Can Reveal Risky Alcohol or Drug Patterns

With a few distinct questions, primary care physicians can make a tremendous impact on identifying which patients may have a drug or substance abuse problem, says the American Society of Addiction...

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What Is an Interventionist?

Many families struggle on their own when someone they love has developed an addiction to drugs or alcohol. They may be ashamed or just think they can fix it on their own. Often, the addicted person is...

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Seven Excuses Lawyers Make to Avoid Drug Rehab (and How to Overcome Them)

Convincing an addict to enter drug rehab is never an easy task. When the addict also happens to be a lawyer, the process can be even more intimidating. Before you start this difficult conversation,...

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Prison Term for Rod Blagojevich Could Be Reduced by Drug Rehab Program

If former governor Rod Blagojevich wants to cut his current 14-year prison sentence, a federal judge says he must attend a drug rehab program. James Zagel, U.S. District Judge, gave a recommendation...

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TCU Criticized For Downplaying Drug Use by Quarterback Casey Pachall

Texas Christian University (TCU) is coming under fire after discovering that its star player has been dabbling in marijuana as some accuse the University of turning a blind eye. Quarterback Casey...

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Motivational Interventions Increase Participation In 12-Step Programs

Twelve-step programs are mutual self-help programs that use a combination of gradual goals (i.e., steps) and peer support to help recovering substance addicts establish and maintain a long-term...

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How To Stage An Intervention

Helping someone you love admit to having an addiction and agree to get help is a big challenge. It can be tempting to lecture, nag, and even beg your loved one to get help, but sometimes what it really...

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How Not To Hold An Intervention

Holding an intervention is a powerful way you and others can show an addicted loved one how much you care and want to help. Many addicts have a difficult time facing up to the reality of their own...

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