Interventions On Demand

Congratulations Westminster House on your 40 years of providing amazing recovery orientated services in BC. #westminsterhouse

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 https://interventionsondemand.wordpress.com//staging-an-i/

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Opinions vary on whether or not marijuana is an addictive drug. Is it really that addictive and does it require rehab? Get the facts on this substance. Read on www.therecoveryvillage.com/marijuana-addiction/ https://interventionsondemand.wordpress.com//marijuana-ad/

The Importance of Family in Recovery Family Plays a Role in Recovery How Can Family Members Help When a person struggles with an addiction to alcohol or drugs, the disease of addiction can affect everyone surrounding that person. Family and friends often change their behaviors around the person, becoming enablers, distancing themselves, or falling into denial about their loved one’s illness. Family is deeply involved in the struggle with addiction, which means it is very impo...Continue reading

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Chronic misuse of alcohol results in measurable damage to the brain. Chronic drinking may be particularly damaging to the integrity of frontal white matter tracts, which can interfere with cognitive and inhibitory control that, in turn, is important to achieve and maintain abstinence. A new study has used high-resolution structural magnetic resonance (MR) scans to determine the brain's regional vulnerability to chronic alcohol abuse, finding that abstinent alcoholics have reductions in white matter pathways across the entire brain.... https://interventionsondemand.wordpress.com//chronic-alco/

Looking for a good cause to donate to this holiday season? Please consider donating to RecoveryKidz, a grassroots organization that provides resources to pare...nts and families seeking a new way of life. They hope to normalize children’s lives while their parents are seeking recovery. Together let’s help this organization reach their goal that every child experiences the joy of opening at least one Christmas gift on Christmas morning. My Starbucks district has teamed up and we will be collecting New & Unwrapped toys to go towards their cause this Christmas. You can drop off any donations at the following Starbucks locations in Langley: Willowbrook Mall Langley Indigo Jericho Corners (72/200 St) Willoughby (86/200 St) Thunderbird (88/200 St) We will be collecting donations until December 18th. You can also donate on their website or shop their Amazon Wishlist. For more information visit their website: https://recoverykidz.com/about-us

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[email protected] Recovery Kidz is a grassroots organization that seeks to make life a little happier for children whose parents are seeking a new way of life in recovery. Our organization is designed to take away the stress of a newly clean and sober parent wondering how they are going to buy a gift for their child. Each year we ask individuals, businesses, community groups and schools to partner with us to help support these families in need.... https://interventionsondemand.wordpress.com//19/recoveryk/

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One of Canada’s heroes, the founder of Last Door Recovery Society retired this year, and his vision continues. Thank You David P for helping tens of thousands recover from addiction. Happy 37 years clean today. #Legacy #StopAddiction #LastDoor #BreakTheChain #WeDoRecover

williamwhitepapers.com Sleep and Recovery: A common issue in the early days, weeks and even months of recovery is that of sleep. It is helpful if professional helpers monitor sleep issues during this time as they can be a good indicator of early recovery adjustment or offer clues to vulnerability for relapse. The following checklist will help with this assessment. ... Sleep Assessment Have you had any of the following problems since you stopped your alcohol and drug use? ___ Difficulty getting to sleep ___ Awakening and having difficulty getting back to sleep ___ Poor sleep environment ___ Racing thoughts that disrupt ability to sleep ___ Lack of feeling refreshed after sleep ___ Tiredness and drowsiness during the day ___ Falling asleep during the day ___ Disturbing dreams ___ Excessive hours of sleeping Essential Information Sleep disturbances are common in early recovery and, in the early days and weeks, are part of the post-acute withdrawal process. Your body must re-establish regular sleep cycles in the absence of alcohol and drugs. Most sleep problems in early recovery resolve themselves without medical treatment. Your sleep requirements may change in the transition from addiction to recovery; this adjustment period may take several weeks/months to re-stabilize. If sleep problems persist, seek medical attention. Avoid self-medication with prescribed and over-the-counter sleep aids unless this is supervised by a physician trained in addiction medicine. Dreams/nightmares involving scenes of alcohol/drug intoxication are common in early recovery. williamwhitepapers.com 2 12 Sleeping Tips for Early Recovery 1. Create a good sleeping environment, e.g., bed comfort, quietness, darkness, comfortable temperature, and ventilation 2. Consider a white noise generator if there is a problem with noise in the environment. 3. Set a consistent time period for going to bed and getting up, including on weekends 4. Avoid daytime naps 5. Eliminate or reduce caffeine intake (particularly after 3 pm) 6. Get exercise early in the day, but avoid exercise in the evening 7. Keep a sleep diary by your bed, noting sleep patterns, troublesome thoughts, dreams, etc. and discuss troublesome dreams with your counselor, sponsor or others in recovery. 8. Learn and utilized relaxation techniques, e.g., progressive relaxation, visualization, breathing exercises; use recovery prayers and self-talk (slogans) as an aid in getting to sleep. 9. Minimize activities other than sleeping in your bed, e.g. , eating, working, watching television, reading, etc. 10. Avoid large, late meals; have a light snack before bedtimesome that can actually aid sleep, e.g., small turkey sandwich, warm milk, a banana, a cup of hot chamomile tea 11. Create a consistent bedtime routine and stick with it. 12. If you can’t get to sleep within 30 minutes, get out of bed and do something relaxing in low light until you feel sleepy. See more

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No intervention is ever the same and I believe it takes literally carrying the families hearts in your hands and the more I do them the more I realize the gift that is. Today when the person accepts the gift of treatment they know the power of Love is still able to reach their loved one. Family love is your most powerful asset no matter how far that has been depleted. Love is the cure

Today Alberta made an historic announcement. Alberta is removing all user fees for addiction treatment beds. That means that individuals and families will no... longer have barriers to treatment, no longer have to wonder how they will pay for treatment, and no longer have to open a welfare file to access the health care they need. Recovery is for everyone. See more

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HHTH Supporters I realize it’s been some time since we last connected, so I am reaching out today with a brief update on the HHTH Vancouver event as we prepare to move forward taking into account the various COVID-19 safety measures and gathering restrictions. First and foremost, the HHTH Vancouver event will not be cancelled. We do have a reimagined fundraising program called the Canada Life Cup that we’ll employ which includes live hockey and prizes award for all fundraiser...s. This new format creates great team building opportunities and will ensure we raise as much as we can for our partner charities. At HHTH it is our mission to raise as much as we can for those in your community who need it most. The homeless and at-risk organizations we support have been decimated by COVID-19 making the funds we raise more important than ever. I can’t imagine in the midst of all we’re going through, not having a safe place to call home. Though our program will look a little different this year, we’re asking the Vancouver Hockey Community to step up and support and help HHTH shutout homelessness. More information will follow in the next few days, but should you have any questions I encourage you to reach out by phone or e-mail. Thank you,Linda See more

So proud of you Dan Devlin for always continuing your education and your certifications as a recovery coach!

Looking for a recovery coach’s in Alberta and Ontario Must have credentials in addiction care And a solid knowledge of resources in the province

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Consult with a Board Certified Interventionist We can help you organize an effective Intervention. A Interventionist, addiction professional will take into account your loved one's particular circumstances, suggest the best approach, and help guide you in what type of treatment and follow-up plan is likely to work best. It's especially important to consult an Intervention professional if you suspect your loved one may react violently or self-destructively. The intervention... occurs only once. This is strictly for effectiveness. An intervention occurs in a controlled environment that includes a trained counsellor. Once the intervention occurs, daily life must go on. An addict must choose whether or not they enter into rehab. Whether they agree to it or not the family must stick firm to the consequences that were outlined during the intervention Success of an Intervention Accomplishing these two main goals often reflects a successful intervention. To gauge the success of an intervention, the goals of the intervention must have been accomplished. If the addict seeks treatment due to the events of the intervention, then the intervention is a partial success. If the family members affected by the drug addiction have also been able to find some solace after the intervention, then another goal has been met. Chance of the Addict Seeking Treatment See more

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