There's More Than One Kind of Intervention?!

We explore the methods of ARISE® intervention to dispel some of the myths many have been exposed to through popular media such as the show Intervention.

Intervention, Addiction EducationPatrick SmythDecember 3, 2018Intervention specialist, ARISE intervention, Duel DiagnosisComment

Boundaries: Building a Fence Around Your Sobriety

Drawing boundaries to protect yourself from temptation is an essential part of early sobriety. We talk about why and how to do so and start a path to a healthy lifestyle.

Early SobrietyPatrick SmythMay 10, 2018Drawing Boundaries, Substance Abuse, Drugs, Alcoholism, Recovery Allies, Early sobriety, Recovery, Addiction Center, Setting Boundaries, Intervention specialist Comment

Cleaning Up the Past: Making Amends

Don’t rush to clean up the past in early sobriety. Read this list of tips before trying to make amends.

Sober organizations, Early SobrietyPatrick SmythMay 2, 2018Early sobriety, Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Intervention specialist, Recovery Allies, 12-Step Alternatives, Rachel AngermanComment

Is God keeping you from getting help?

"I'd go to AA but I don't believe in God and I don't want to spend two hours talking about it."

Sober organizationsPatrick SmythApril 19, 2018Addiction recovery, Alcoholics Anonymous, Children of the Wilderness, Refuge Recovery, Smart Recovery, Northwest Buddhist Recovery, SKIP, LSR, LifeRing Secular Recovery, Recovery Allies, Intervention specialistComment