Friends and family members are often the first to see the changes that occur in an addict. They often can’t understand the denial and tunnel vision that goes along with substance abuse. At times, trying to convince a loved one to go to rehab is like banging your head against the wall. The good news [...]
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Substance abuse intervention is necessary to prevent continued drug or alcohol addiction when it appears that the abuse is causing serious damage, either to the addict or to people close to them. Whether drug addiction or alcoholism are viewed as diseases, or increasingly futile attempts are made to master and regulate disorders of mood and emotional problems, substance abuse interventions are necessary when the addicts seem to be out of control.
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