During the global COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a significant increase in alcohol use disorder-related deaths among all age groups and sexes. Actual mortality rates related to alcohol have been far higher than “normal statistical levels” for both 2020 and 2021. In 2020, observed death rates tied to alcohol were 25% higher than expected, and […]
The problems of addiction and substance abuse never go away. When you throw in all of the changes people faced during forced changes to their daily life during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is no surprise that there appears to be an increase in substance abuse-related deaths the last few years. Full and partial lockdowns, restrictions […]
The ARISE model is a softer, more supportive approach with less confrontation; this model is often used with spouses and partners in the intervention. An ARISE intervention model is designed to get the addict into outpatient treatment, and starts with a treatment center call followed by a modified version of the Johnson Intervention Model. During […]
Interventions using the Systemic Family Intervention Approach are based upon traditional intervention tactics with some modifications. All intervention meetings are held with a certified interventionist and include the alcoholic or drug addict in the meetings. These meetings are a two-way street – the family and the addict will openly discuss the effects of the addiction and […]
The Johnson Model is a popular professional intervention technique that uses a mix of direct confrontation, establishing boundaries and tough love to get the addict into rehab and treatment. The technique uses a surprise intervention meeting to force the addict to acknowledge their behavior, the consequences, and the impact of their addiction on those around […]
Interventions using the Love First technique have smaller intervention team – at least 3 participants but no more than 7. Several meetings led by a certified interventionist occur, leading up the intervention with the goal of creating a loving plan for positive change. An intervention model using Love First techniques requires each participant on the […]
Intervention BlogBrad Garraway2022-08-26T20:42:48+00:00
