Applying the Transtheoretical Model of Change to Your Loved One’s Addiction
The Transtheoretical Model of Change helps to identify and explain the levels of transition your loved one experiences when considering recovery from addiction. The American Psychological Association publishes a clear definition of the term "addiction." Your loved one...
Talking to an Addicted Neighbor About Their Addiction: What to Do
We always feel a strong attachment to our neighbors. We see them so often that they’re practically family, even if we don’t know much about them. However, when a addicted neighbor is potentially struggling, it’s a tricky situation. You don’t want to see them...
Drug Assessment: Assessing an Individual Before Drug Treatment
When a loved one enters an addiction treatment program, he or she must follow different phases of treatment based on the situation and his or her current health. Each individual follows a five-phase step-down model of treatment that focuses on individual needs and...
Applying the Transtheoretical Model of Change to Your Loved One’s Addiction
The Transtheoretical Model of Change helps to identify and explain the levels of transition your loved one experiences when considering recovery from addiction. The American Psychological Association publishes a clear definition of the term "addiction." Your loved one...
Talking to an Addicted Neighbor About Their Addiction: What to Do
We always feel a strong attachment to our neighbors. We see them so often that they’re practically family, even if we don’t know much about them. However, when a addicted neighbor is potentially struggling, it’s a tricky situation. You don’t want to see them...
Drug Assessment: Assessing an Individual Before Drug Treatment
When a loved one enters an addiction treatment program, he or she must follow different phases of treatment based on the situation and his or her current health. Each individual follows a five-phase step-down model of treatment that focuses on individual needs and...