ADDICTION HELP

Sue Birkenshaw in Drug Rehab
September 17, 2016

Don’t Wait for it to Become Addiction

Sometimes waiting for someone's drug use to worsen or for them to "hit bottom" can be too late. The time to act is before it turns into a full blown addiction.

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Sue Birkenshaw in Drug Rehab
September 5, 2016

Ten Keys to a Successful Intervention

Ten Keys to a Successful Intervention The addiction of a loved one is a heartbreaking situation of staying awake at night worrying and waiting for phone calls that tell you of tragedy. Families often find rehab programs for their loved ones but can’t get them to arrive.

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Kathy in Addiction
August 16, 2016

When a Doctor Needs Help with Addiction

Drug abuse among the population is on the rise as is well known, especially with the recent problems with prescription painkillers often leading to heroin overdose and even death. What most people don’t realize is that doctors, per statistics are prone to drug and alcohol abuse.

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Sue Birkenshaw in Drug Rehab
July 22, 2016

Addiction Does Not Spare Medical Professionals

Addiction Does Not Spare Medical Professionals Addiction does not spare medical professionals when it claims its victims. Firstly, medical professionals are human, subject to the same stresses and anxieties as anyone else.

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Sue Birkenshaw in Addiction
November 14, 2015

How to Help Someone Who is Addicted to Drugs or Alcohol

One of the most frustrating things is to find a loved one addicted to drugs or alcohol and not know how to help them. Very seldom is the addict reaching for help or even willing to admit they have a problem.

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