Archive for 'Addiction Intervention'
Do Internet Interventions Help Smokers Quit?
Posted on 25. Feb, 2010 by Addiction Intervention.
pThe Internet is useful for obtaining help in many areas. Hardly a car buyer takes the leap without doing research online for fair pricing and feature information. Professionals who had no time for a traditional graduate program are finding that online degree programs fit their busy lifestyle and need to beef up a resume./p
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Mental Health Professionals Want Gambling Addiction Listed in DSM-V
Posted on 12. Feb, 2010 by Addiction Intervention.
Gambling addiction may soon be listed as a "behavioral addiction" in the upcoming edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health (DSM), the reference guide mental health professionals use to describe and diagnose mental illnesses, addictions, and diseases. The American Psychiatric Association is proposing the changes.
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Invitational Model of Intervention
Posted on 08. Feb, 2010 by Addiction Intervention.
Overview
The Invitational Model of Intervention, also known as the Systemic Family Intervention Model, was developed by Ed Speare and Wayne Raiter. Rather than focusing solely on the person with a substance abuse problem, the Invitational Model addresses the entire family together, with the addicted individual invited to attend as well. This model is based on [...]
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Johnson Model of Intervention
Posted on 07. Feb, 2010 by Addiction Intervention.
"It is a myth that alcoholics have some spontaneous insight and then seek treatment. Victims of this disease do not submit to treatment out of spontaneous insight – typically, in our experience they come to their recognition scenes through a buildup of crises that crash through their almost impenetrable defense systems. They are forced to [...]
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Brief Intervention Found Effective for Repeat Drunk Drivers
Posted on 23. Nov, 2009 by Addiction Intervention.
Driving while impaired (DWI) contributes significantly to traffic crashes, and is involved in more than one-third of all fatalities. Many DWI recidivists (drinking drivers who re-offend) do not participate in mandated alcohol-evaluation and intervention programs, or they continue to drink problematically after their licenses have been re-issued.
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Lindsay Lohan Reportedly Walks Out of Attempted Intervention
Posted on 18. Nov, 2009 by Addiction Intervention.
In the newest twist to the highly publicized debate over actress Lindsay Lohan’s alleged addiction to prescription drugs, Lohan reportedly bolted from a planned intervention by concerned friends.
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Family Wants to Stage Intervention to Help Addicted Lindsay Lohan
Posted on 16. Oct, 2009 by Addiction Intervention.
Days after Lindsay Lohan’s father Michael spoke out about her addiction to prescription drugs, the media learned that the entire Lohan family wants to stage an intervention for the troubled star.
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DJ AM’s Addiction Intervention Show Premieres on MTV
Posted on 14. Oct, 2009 by Addiction Intervention.
DJ AM’s reality television show, “Gone Too Far,” premiered on MTV on Monday. Although he lost his own battle with drugs a few months ago, AM (born Adam Golstein) set out to help others overcome their addictions with the show, and he succeeded with Amy, who is featured in the series premiere.
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Gambling Intervention
Posted on 12. Oct, 2009 by Addiction Intervention.
When gambling has progressed from purely social to problem gambling and on to pathological or compulsive gambling, there’s only one thing certain: the individual has a gambling addiction and needs help in order to overcome it. Addiction to gambling is similar in many respects to any other type of addiction – to alcohol, illicit drugs [...]
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Forced into an Intervention – What Are Your Choices Now?
Posted on 28. Sep, 2009 by Addiction Intervention.
It all begins as a day just like any other. You get up, still a little hung over from the night before, but haven’t yet opened a beer, smoked a joint, popped a pill or shot up. Or, you come home from work all ready to get high in the quiet of your own place. [...]