Interventions for drug and alcohol problems are planned therapeutic interventions with trained interventionists. There are a few different methods that people use to do an intervention. Most of them are similar in the sense that they involve confronting the person on their drinking and drug using be
Paul Alexander CATC, JD
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Interventions for drug and alcohol problems are planned therapeutic interventions with trained interventionists. There are a few different methods that people use to do an intervention. Most of them are similar in the sense that they involve confronting the person on their drinking and drug using be
Interventions for drug and alcohol problems are planned therapeutic interventions with trained interventionists. There are a few different methods that people use to do an intervention. Most of them are similar in the sense that they involve confronting the person on their drinking and drug using behavior. The most common method is the Johnson method. Most interventionists will use the Johnson method for interventions. The Johnson intervention method is usually the most effective in getting a person into treatment. The television show Intervention provides a good example of what an intervention is like. Another newer Intervention method is called the ARISE model of intervention. The ARISE method (A Relational Intervention Sequence for Engagement) is designed to help motivate the person into treatment. Either method can be effective in getting the drug addict or alcoholic into treatment. Just remember that the goal of an intervention is to get a person into addiction or alcohol treatment. Make sure that if and when you hire an interventionist that he or she is trained in doing interventions. Northbound has a network of experienced interventionists to help you through the process. If your loved one has a problem with drugs or alcohol and intervention is usually the best and safest way to go. It is better to get advice from a trained interventionist or from one of Northbound’s trained addiction treatment specialists before trying to talk to your loved one on your own. So please call us if you need any help with an intervention. If you need an interventionist or need help with an intervention please feel free to call us at 1-866-247-6520 and we will contact an interventionist for you in your area that can help you.
About the Author
President, CEO & Founder at Northbound Treatment Network Paul Alexander is the CEO, President & Founder of Northbound Treatment Network in Newport Beach, California. He believes wholeheartedly in transformational leadership, organizational health and effective, fully integrated substance use disorder and mental health treatment. With over 27 years of experience in behavioral healthcare, Paul has extensive knowledge of “in vivo” treatment modalities, clinical development, operations, strategy, marketing and financial planning. He has been widely recognized for his development of collegiate-based residential treatment programs for students in recovery and authored a research study at The University of California confirming this modality’s effectiveness. Paul’s comprehensive professional experience, willingness to innovate, and emphasis on organizational health are vital factors in Northbound’s continued success. Paul received his Certified Addiction Treatment Specialist training at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, CA, and was awarded Outstanding Alumni Service Award in 2002. Paul holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology, Law and Society, Summa Cum Laude, from University of California, Irvine, and a Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola Law School of Los Angeles. Paul currently serves on The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) board. In addition, he serves on The Family Recovery Foundation board and The CarePossible board in Orange County; both organizations are committed to raising funds for family recovery and treatment for former military personnel. Paul is in recovery himself and lives in Orange County with his wife Silvana and his two young sons, Noah and Dean.
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