By David Kelly
There are many questions that families ask themselves when thinking about a possible intervention for a loved one. There are several main myths or stereotypes about intervention that have been perpetuated through the media, and family to family. At Assistance in Recovery, we encounter those myths and stereotypes on a daily [...]
by Meghan Knutson
During the rush of the holiday season it is very common for the best of us to put people, places, and things in front of our own well being. As we ring in the New Year it is an excellent opportunity to get back to basics, and redirect our thinking to ourselves [...]
I recently finished the book Memoirs of an Addicted Brain by Marc Lewis. Lewis describes his experiences with addiction over many years from a personal and scientific point of view. Lewis describes his personal experience of taking a variety of substances and interjects with descriptions of the chemical change going on in the body when [...]
Getting intervention help is a process, not an event. Be patient but persistent.
AiR Rules of the Road #13
As a behavioral health call center representative, I talk with families in crisis all day long. Whether the situation involves drug addiction, alcohol dependence, or another mental health crisis, when families need an interventionist, I always encourage them [...]
By James Stolz
Minneapolis Therapist
When I went to open my first treatment program back in 1996, I wanted to have a program free from caffeine, sugars and artificial sweetners. In the first two weeks, two people eloped from the program to go to the store across the street and in order to buy candy bars [...]
By Katie Thiboutot
AiR Outreach Coordinator
Before I got sober I always defined my ok-ness as a person and my success as a woman by whether or not I was in a relationship. As soon as I was of age to have a boyfriend, I did. As I got older, and one boyfriend turned into the next, [...]
By Jill Davidson, MSW, LGSW
Clinical Case Manager, Recovery Assistance Program
I recently attended a live performance by singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile. I found Ms. Carlile to be an excellent performer and her show was moving in many ways, not least of which was her on-stage act of presenting her electric guitar to a randomly chosen young guitarist [...]
The beginning of the school year is a time of pride, excitement and anticipation. Sending a recently graduated teen to college for their freshman year brings about a flood of emotion for both the student and the family. College opens many doors including the enrichment of education, new friends, professional growth and new opportunities. College [...]
by Meghan Knutson
I am one of the newest members to the AiR team and could not be happier with my role and how closely I get to work with families in need.
Previously, I worked at a nationally recognized not for profit insurance company. I enjoyed my work and loved assisting family members and individuals in [...]
The day I left treatment, I set out into a city I knew nothing about, with a suitcase of clothes and $400 in my bank account. Being lucky enough to have a good friend in the area pick me up from treatment, I set off toward my new residence for the next six months, a [...]