RECOVERING FROM ADDICTIONINTERVENTION - a planned process of confrontation by people who are important to the addict.

Effective interventionEmphasizing care and concern for the addicted personDescribing the behavior that is the cause for concernExpressing how the behavior affects the addictOutlining specifically what those participating in the intervention would like to see happen

TREATMENT FOR ADDICTIONAbstinence - refraining from addictive behaviorDetoxification - early abstinence periodIt involves learning new ways of looking at oneself, others, and the worlds

Finding a quality treatment programProfessional staff familiar with the specific addictive disorder for which help is being soughtA flexible schedule of inpatient and outpatient servicesAccess to medical personnel who can assess the addicts health and treat all medical concerns as needed.Involvement of family members in the treatment processA coordinated team approach to treating addictive disordersBoth group and individual therapy optionsPeer-led support group that encourage the addict to continue involvement after treatment endsStructured aftercare and relapse prevention programsAccreditation by the Joint Commission and a license from the state in which the program operatesRELAPSEisolated occurence of or full return to addictive behaviorshouldn't be interpreted as failure to change or lack of desire to stay well