Alcohol Addiction

When someone lives with substance abuse or addiction, they feel its impact in every aspect of their life. The addiction can lead to job loss, financial and legal trouble, or declines in mental and physical health, One of the most profound effects of addiction is the strain it puts on…

The Marchman Act is a Florida statute designed to provide emergency assistance and temporary detention for those struggling with substance abuse who have been proven to be a danger to themselves or others. Named after Reverend Hal S. Marchman, a well-known advocate for substance abuse treatment, the Marchman Act allows…

Staging an intervention is one of the most effective ways to get a loved one who is refusing to go to rehab to agree to treatment. Interventions help your loved one understand how their behaviors and substance abuse are affecting others, which can make them realize the need for professional…

Addiction is a chronic and progressive disease that requires ongoing maintenance to maintain recovery. If your loved one has just completed an addiction treatment program, they still have work to do. For example, most people choose to continue working on their sobriety by attending 12-step programs and engaging in a…