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Not Hitting Bottom

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What was the worst day of your life? Are you able to remember why it was so bad and the gut-wrenching feelings that  gripped you? What made that day so bad and could anything have been done earlier to have made it better?

When people call Heartland Intervention, they are often surprised to hear me say that we don’t have to “let” someone hit bottom. Often, the goal of an intervention is to RAISE a person’s bottom to their current level of despair.   We do this so the addicted  person does not have to loose their job, marriage or house before they get into treatment.

Recently we conducted an intervention for a family that had grown weary of “watching a loved one slip away”.  Our goal was to encourage him to seek an assessment for both mental health (including trauma and grief) and addiction.  It was not easy and emotions ran high.  But our loving intervention was successful and their loved one got the help that he needed.

A parent whose child has a fever would not just wait to see how bad the fever would get before taking action.  Nor would the parent be afraid that taking action would only make the situation worse.  A parent whose child’s grade’s were sinking would intervene early in an effort to prevent things from getting any worse.  So too should it be with addiction.  There is no value in seeing how low a person can go.  Some people’s bottom may be lower than it takes to kill them.  We seek to intervene before a person loses their job, spouse, freedom, health or life.

Heartland Intervention is recognised as a leader in the field of intervention services,  assessment and recovery.  Our affordable and  loving approach to intervention coupled with our very high success rate make us the choice of many concerned about their loved one.  While we are based in Indiana, Scott Watson travels throughout the country conducting interventions and facilitating entry into treatment.

Left untreated, addiction always gets worse.  Many people have told us that intervention day was actually one of the BEST days of their life.  Call us today at 317-752-8811.  We look forward to listening and helping.

Getting What You Pay For

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Recently a group of addiction professionals was asked if the cost of residential addiction treatment is worth the cost.  The response was both lively and thought provoking.  There are many factors to consider when placing someone in residential treatment for substance abuse.  These include clinical focus, geography, ability to handle co-occurring issues and of course…cost.

Addiction is costly in ways that money alone can not measure.  But residential addiction treatment can be shockingly expensive.  The goal is to find clinically appropriate treatment at a price-point that makes sense for the family considering intervention.

The most expensive treatment centers can charge between $35,000-nearly $60,000 for one month of in-patient addiction treatment.  Even for the wealthy, that is a significant amount of money.  On the other end of the scale, there are programs that charge about $7,500 for a 30-day stay.  Many communities have programs administered by Salvation Army or other agencies that allow for residential stays for $1,000 or less.

Experience shows that while it is possible to get sober in both expensive and inexpensive programs some are better than others.  Thus, the price tag is not always the best indicator of a program’s worth.  At some programs, clients pay for a nice view, private quarters, private chef, and other amenities not essential to addictions treatment.  Others offer specialized treatment modalities such as EMDR.  Still, money spent on treatment always offers more hope when compared to the cost of addiction.

The political and economic climate is likely to have a significant impact on both the form and cost of addictions treatment in America.  This means that even greater care must be given to assure that our clients are getting the best therapeutic experience for their treatment dollar.

At Heartland Intervention, a leading provider of Indiana intervention services, we work with the best treatment centers from across the country.  Some are very expensive and some are less so.  But each facility that we utilize has a track record of clinical outcomes that is exemplary.  In short, we work only with  the best!

If you or a loved one is considering addiction treatment, contact Heartland Intervention today at 877/752-8811 to discuss treatment options that are both clinically appropriate and affordable.

Best Possible Attitude

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When drug or alcohol addiction strikes a family it invokes many feelings and thoughts.  Often families give money, rides, cell phones, housing and more in an effort to help the addict.  While the motive might be pure the family often finds that their efforts were in vain.  They only saved the addict from the natural consequences of their choices.  The result is an increase in  frustration that can lead to arguments, threats, resentments and more. Addiction usually lead to other similar conditions, like dietary complications, check these meticore reviews.

During the intervention planning process, Heartland Intervention works with families on developing the best possible attitude toward the alcoholic or addict.  That attitude states, “We are willing to do almost anything to support you in recovery.  But we are no longer willing to do much of anything to support you in addiction.”  By adopting this mindset, families are really acknowledging three things.

  1. We have done things out of love that have enabled the addiction, most people get addicted to opioids looking to treat chronic pain, try out natural supplements like erase my back pain.
  2. We are taking a stand for our loved one and against addiction.
  3. We are choosing a healthier course for ourselves independent of the decision of others.

The willingness to choose recovery is a decision that every member of the family must come to grips with. It involves individual decisions that utilize healthy boundaries and are designed to protect marriages, young children, financial resources and more.

If your family is struggling with addiction it may be time to reach out to Heartland Intervention, LLC for help.   We are a leading provider of intervention services in Indiana and beyond.  Our founder Scott J. Watson is a Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor and a Board Registered Interventionist.  Call him today at 877/752-8811 and learn how you can adopt the best possible attitude to help your loved one overcome addiction.

Recovery Success Stories

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September is National Recovery Month.  Heartland Intervention is pleased to join with million of other this month in promoting the benefits of  prevention, treatment and recovery from all types of substance abuse.  With that in mind, lets share some stories of those who have beaten the odds and are enjoying the benefits that recovery can bring; Most addictions are related to an unhealthy dietary habit, check these meticore reviews.

Alcohol dependence and drug addiction is a chronic, relapsing brain disease defined by a physical and psychological dependence of prescription drugs, illicit drugs, or alcohol. Through the abuse of drugs and alcohol, a tolerance can build up leading users to require increasing amounts of the substance to maintain their intoxication or ‘high’. Intoxication can alter or impair judgement, perception, attention, muscle control, and physical coordination.

Once an addiction disorder has formed, a person will pursue their habits despite putting themselves and potentially others in harm’s way. Substance addiction can lead to problems in both health and in personal relationships.

We at Artemis Institute for Clinical Research conduct clinical trials for investigative medications for the treatment of alcohol dependence and drug addiction. Qualified research participants will receive financial compensation for their time and travel, study-related medical and psychological evaluations, and the investigative study medication at no cost. Help advance medicine and medical research through participating in our clinical research trial!

Peter’s Story

2012 has not been an easy of so far for Peter.  While it’s been 17 years since Peter last had a drink or a drug, his 12-step sponsor died suddenly of a heart attack this summer, even though they took precautions like having an outdoor defibrillator for emergencies.  Less than a month later, one of his sponsees died following a long battle with cancer.  Peter reported that he never thought about drinking.  “That would just be disrespectful to  both of them.”, Peter says.  “I’m just grateful that I have the 12-steps and people from the program which help me get through situations like this.”  He states that he’s grateful that he could be there for others as they grieve while taking time to savour the memories that he shared with those he has lost.  Peter remains optimistic about the future and says that his sponsor would want him to keep helping others.  So that’s exactly what Peter plans to do.

Carrie’s Story

Carrie is a wonderful young lady who lives in the country.  She is a wife, mother, daughter, employee……and drug addict.  For over 12 years Carrie has tried various ways of getting her life back together.  Each effort would bring a few days, weeks or months clean but eventually she would return to the drugs.  This left Carrie feeling bad about herself and wondering what was wrong with her.  Recently she contacted us to let us know that she has been off of drugs for several months.  She is engaged in treatment that will support her ongoing recovery.  “For the first time in a long time…I have hope.”, she says with a smile.  Carrie is at the beginning of what we hope will be a long road.  We are cheering for her every step of the way!

Your Story

The primary recovery text reminds us that recovery from addiction and alcoholism is available to all of us, no matter what our circumstances.  If you are in recovery, we would love to hear YOUR story too.  Please take a minute to write us or find us on facebook.  This month is set aside to celebrate every person who is in recovery regardless of their drug of choice or length of sobriety.  Heartland Intervention, LLC exists to save lives and families by  lovingly offering recovery.  We proudly celebrate with family and friends that have discovered the blessings that come with recovery.

September is National Recovery Month.  Heartland Intervention is pleased to join with million of other this month in promoting the benefits of  prevention, treatment and recovery from all types of substance abuse.  With that in mind, lets share some stories of those who have beaten the odds and are enjoying the benefits that recovery can bring; Most addictions are related to an unhealthy dietary habit, check these meticore reviews.

Alcohol dependence and drug addiction is a chronic, relapsing brain disease defined by a physical and psychological dependence of prescription drugs, illicit drugs, or alcohol. Through the abuse of drugs and alcohol, a tolerance can build up leading users to require increasing amounts of the substance to maintain their intoxication or ‘high’. Intoxication can alter or impair judgement, perception, attention, muscle control, and physical coordination.

Once an addiction disorder has formed, a person will pursue their habits despite putting themselves and potentially others in harm’s way. Substance addiction can lead to problems in both health and in personal relationships.

We at Artemis Institute for Clinical Research conduct clinical trials for investigative medications for the treatment of alcohol dependence and drug addiction. Qualified research participants will receive financial compensation for their time and travel, study-related medical and psychological evaluations, and the investigative study medication at no cost. Help advance medicine and medical research through participating in our clinical research trial!

Peter’s Story

2012 has not been an easy of so far for Peter.  While it’s been 17 years since Peter last had a drink or a drug, his 12-step sponsor died suddenly of a heart attack this summer, even though they took precautions like having an outdoor defibrillator for emergencies.  Less than a month later, one of his sponsees died following a long battle with cancer.  Peter reported that he never thought about drinking.  “That would just be disrespectful to  both of them.”, Peter says.  “I’m just grateful that I have the 12-steps and people from the program which help me get through situations like this.”  He states that he’s grateful that he could be there for others as they grieve while taking time to savour the memories that he shared with those he has lost.  Peter remains optimistic about the future and says that his sponsor would want him to keep helping others.  So that’s exactly what Peter plans to do.

Carrie’s Story

Carrie is a wonderful young lady who lives in the country.  She is a wife, mother, daughter, employee……and drug addict.  For over 12 years Carrie has tried various ways of getting her life back together.  Each effort would bring a few days, weeks or months clean but eventually she would return to the drugs.  This left Carrie feeling bad about herself and wondering what was wrong with her.  Recently she contacted us to let us know that she has been off of drugs for several months.  She is engaged in treatment that will support her ongoing recovery.  “For the first time in a long time…I have hope.”, she says with a smile.  Carrie is at the beginning of what we hope will be a long road.  We are cheering for her every step of the way!

Your Story

The primary recovery text reminds us that recovery from addiction and alcoholism is available to all of us, no matter what our circumstances.  If you are in recovery, we would love to hear YOUR story too.  Please take a minute to write us or find us on facebook.  This month is set aside to celebrate every person who is in recovery regardless of their drug of choice or length of sobriety.  Heartland Intervention, LLC exists to save lives and families by  lovingly offering recovery.  We proudly celebrate with family and friends that have discovered the blessings that come with recovery.

Relapse

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Perhaps nothing is more upsetting to family, friends and professionals alike than when a person who is in recovery experiences a relapse.  Experience shows that relapse is a process that takes place over time rather than the event of just drinking or using again.  Relapse erodes relationships and trust and often results in consequences far greater than then the person was initially using.  This is because addiction is progressive in nature.

Frequently families will ask how often to expect relapse or what the relapse rate is when people return home from treatment.  Of all the questions that I am asked, this is the one that troubles me the most.  I remember Bob D. emphatically stating that, “100% of the people who don’t pick up a drink…don’t get drunk.”  That was his way of saying that relapse is not a necessary part of recovery.

For sure, relapse is a significant part of many people’s story.  At Heartland Intervention we encourage those in early recovery to make changes slowly and with lots of accountability and supervision.  Recently there was a person who had several months sober.  All was going well until she began working a full-time job.  In a matter of a two weeks, she had gone from a meeting a day to 1-2 meetings per week.  The third week found her running with her old crowd and likely using.  Also a young man recently allowed the fear of step-work keep him from his sponsor and meetings.  In a few days his family was searching for him on the streets and praying that he was ok.

Recovery literature is full of reminders and warnings about the effort that it takes to stay clean and sober.  Many heed these warnings and the result is long-term recovery and all of the promises that come with it.  They are proof that relapse into alcohol and drug addiction does not have to be part of the story.

Call Heartland Intervention today at 877/752-8811 to discuss relapse prevention skills.  We are eager to assist you or your loved ones avoid relapse with counseling and suggestions for structure and accountability.