Discover the 10 steps needed for a well conducted intervention: Get help, Form the intervention team, Make a plan, Gather information, Write impact statements, Offer help, Set boundaries, Rehearse, Manage expectations, Follow up.
— Read on americanaddictioncenters.org/intervention/guide
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Prepare to Take Action if You Suspect Teen or Young Adult Drug Use
Prepare to Take Action if You Suspect Teen or Young Adult Drug Use
— Read on drugfree.org/article/prepare-to-take-action/
The Art of Intervention Summit
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These interviews are REAL, short and to the point CONVERSATIONS with addiction, recovery and family system Experts out in the trenches helping people every day! Tune into the 21 day summit from June 30-July 20 where you will receive a daily email highlighting the Speaker of the day with direct links to their Speaker page.
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Stabilization care proposed for youth following an overdose | BC Gov News
Government has introduced amendments to the Mental Health Act to improve the care and safety of youth under the age of 19 who are experiencing severe problematic substance use by providing short-term involuntary emergency stabilization care following an overdose.
— Read on news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020MMHA0032-001139
Say What’s Next Best – Melody Beattie
Say What’s Next Best – Melody Beattie
— Read on melodybeattie.com/say-whats-next-best-2/
Surrey addictions officials say pandemic funding is wreaking havoc on those in recovery – Peace Arch News
Governments’ kindness taking its toll, recovery operators say
— Read on www.peacearchnews.com/news/surrey-addictions-officials-say-pandemic-funding-is-wreaking-havoc-on-those-in-recovery/
Think Your Teen’s Pot Smoking Is No Biggie? Studies Show It Can Trigger Psychosis
Parents need to pay attention considering that cannabis use is widespread among adolescents and teens. Approximately 1.8 million adolescents are users…
— Read on www.amenclinics.com/blog/think-your-teens-pot-smoking-is-no-biggie-studies-show-it-can-trigger-psychosis/
Online counselling: Pros and cons | Referral and support |
This guide outlines the evidence behind online counselling, as well as the pros and cons for people considering it’s use.
— Read on schools.au.reachout.com/articles/online-counselling-pros-and-cons
Anxiety About The End Of Coronavirus Lockdown Is More Common Than You’d Think
With everyone else stuck at home, there’s no FOMO to lure you out of bed for a Sunday brunch when you’d really rather sleep in. Without a chatty co-worker at the desk next to you, your productivity is way up — and honestly, the WFH set-up is more…
— Read on www.bustle.com/p/anxiety-about-the-end-of-coronavirus-lockdown-is-more-common-than-youd-think-22879761
More drinking, more pot use and fewer avenues to get help — the ‘forgotten crisis’ within COVID-19 | The Star
Substance abuse experts worry an already overburdened system of support services may not be able to handle the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pande…
— Read on www.thestar.com/news/gta/2020/05/09/more-drinking-more-pot-use-and-fewer-avenues-to-get-help-the-forgotten-crisis-within-covid-19.html
How To Set Boundaries Without Fearing the Looming Backlash – Resilient Human
Setting boundaries, though hard, is essential for your emotional health. Learn how to set boundaries without the fear of alienating everyone.
— Read on www.resilienthuman.me/how-to-set-boundaries/
