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Patricia Pike
Patricia (Patti) Pike CEO of CanAm Interventions started her personal recovery journey over 30 years ago. From an early age, I knew I was an athlete!
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ALCOHOL INTERVENTIONS
What is the definition of an Alcohol Intervention?Alcohol intervention describes a situation where an individual has a drinking problem, unable to stop drinking, consequences from
WHAT IS SEX& LOVE ADDICTION?
What is the definition of Sex Addiction? Sex addiction is based on a person’s compulsion and need to have dysfunctional sexual relationships and/or find ways
YOUNG ADULT INTERVENTIONS
CanAm Interventions facilitates Young Adult Interventions both in the U.S. and Canada. We have extensive experience, with a high success rate of supporting adolescents into
DRUG INTERVENTIONS
What is the definition of A drug intervention?A drug intervention describes the situation of a person that is having some type of addiction to drugs
WHAT IS SEX & LOVE ADDICTION?
Sex addiction is based on a person’s compulsion and need to have dysfunctional sexual relationships and/or find ways to act out on their sexual drive
YOUNG ADULT INTERVENTIONS
CanAm Interventions facilitates Young Adult Interventions both in the U.S. and Canada. We have extensive experience, with a high success rate of supporting adolescents into
ALCOHOL INTERVENTIONS
What is the definition of an Alcohol Intervention? Alcohol intervention describes a situation where an individual has a drinking problem, unable to stop drinking, consequences
DRUG INTERVENTION
What is the definition of A drug intervention? A drug intervention describes the situation of a person that is having some type of addiction to
MOTHER’S TRUTH, VANCOUVER, CANADA
I see the damage and Shame of addiction. Last month I was in the Downtown Eastside, Vancouver, BC. One of the worst hit areas in
CHRONIC RELAPSE & ATTACHMENT
Another way to look at Chronic Relapse for substance abuse disorders can be based on an Attachment disorder. Attachment disorders is a psychological model attempting
MARIJUNA ADDICTION
Marijuana is the most used illicit drug in the United States. It acts by binding to cannabinoid receptors in the brain to produce a variety
What is Case Management Services
What is Case Management? Providing professional provide accountability for individual struggling with addiction and/or mental health challenges and supporting their families. This will help minimize
CanAm Interventions (Intervention) Stages.
Family Assessment Meeting: develop a thorough assessment and intervention treatment plan.Intervention Preparation Planning Meeting: educate the intervention team. Treatment Referrals: the treatment placement process includes
The Disease of Addiction
Addiction is a primary, chronic disease of brain reward, motivation, memory and related circuitry. Dysfunction in these circuits leads to characteristic biological, psychological, social and
Interventions 101 Training Online Training Courses
Interventions 101 Training Courses are beneficial for those working in the addiction, mental health, medical, legal and first responder fields. Interventions 101 gives a broad
CanAm Intervention 102 Online Training
Intervention 102 Supervision Course is an eight-week virtual training providing a professional framework for those wanting to become interventionist. To start their own business, obtain
Help with Mental Health Conditions
Many people live with mental health problems for their entire lives, never seeking support. Help your loved one overcome their illness and get their life
What To Expect During an Intervention
The complexity of mental illness can be more challenging at an intervention, it is incredibly important the intervention process is handled by a trained professional
Breaking The Social Stigma of Mental Health
Too often, sufferers of mental illnesses don’t seek help because of a fear of being labeled as “crazy”. The perpetual negative stigma surrounding mental illness
Mental Health Interventions
Mental health problems are much more common than people realize. Mental health issues can affect everyone, from young children to the elderly. It is often
Healthy Boundaries?
What are boundaries and why do we need them? Boundaries are just as defined for mathematics, they are limits. However, in recovery they are emotional,
Addiction and Mental Health Interventions
CanAm Interventions was established to provide something rare in the world of addiction intervention. Founded by Patricia Pike, CanAm Interventions has become the lifesaving conduit
Preventing Relapse
A significant factor in the vicious cycle of addiction is relapse. Like depression or PTSD, addiction is a co-occurring disorder that can be triggered by
What is Home Detox?
Detoxification when applied to addiction is defined as the natural process that occurs in the body as it attempts to rid the system of waste
Families & Substance Use Disorders
Substance Use Disorders can affect the family. Substance abuse can wreak havoc on a family in many ways, whether it be lack of trust, poor
Healing through Gratitude
Gratitude Too often people fixate on what is wrong in their life and all the things that irritate them. This contributes to stress, anger and
Finding Healthy Coping Skills in Recovery
Often, after one has been abusing substances for a while, they lose sight of the healthy things that previously brought them joy. Finding hobbies is
Self-Medicating during Covid-19
During the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, the world shut down causing a lot of people to be out of work and sheltering in place.
Parenting Adult Children in Recovery
I personally haven’t had the experience to parent an adult child in recovery, but I know many people who have including my own parents. I
Healing Families from the Cycle of Addiction
The addict is their own worst enemy, yet they lash out at everyone else especially their family. Addicts tend to lie, cheat and steal. As
The Power of Human Connection
The pandemic and shelter-in-place order brought uncertainty about the future, but it also helped shine a laser focus on what is most important in life.
Delusional episodes, using Methamphetamine
Not to mention the different health risks, users of Methamphetamine tend to have many different traits such as visibly faster speech, poor hygiene or tooth
Trauma, Gateway Drug to Addiction
Many people consider trauma to be the gateway drug to various addictions. Although it is not guaranteed that someone who has experienced trauma in their
Families struggling with their Loved Ones Addictions
The addict is their own worst enemy, yet they lash out at everyone else especially their family. Addicts tend to lie, cheat and steal. As
Choosing the Best Rehab
Choosing the right treatment center for a loved one or yourself ca n be stressful and may seem like a daunting task. There are many
Mental Health Patients
When you know someone is going through a difficult time, it can b e a sensitive issue to approach. What is the best way to
Dependence on Prescription Medication and Addiction
There is a small difference between dependence on prescription medication and addiction. When using prescription medication, it is very common for the user to build
Understanding Addiction Theories
Addiction Theories have now moved beyond the commonly stereotyped ways of thinking. The previous belief surrounding alcoholism and addiction is that narcotics and alcohol are
Addiction + Reactive Untreated Trauma
“It’s not why the addiction, but why the pain,” as Gabor Mate states.” Addiction is a normal response to untreated trauma. Not addressing and working
Professionals working with clients
There is a fine line between empathy and too much sharing. The relationship between professionals working in the field with clients can be complex. It
Untreated Addiction, Families Can Recover!
Failure is not an option for many close relatives. Every family system is different , but they do share some commonalities. Families are intended to
Addiction drives a wedge between Families.
A family is created with love, hope and dreams. Addiction drives a wedge into all these plans. The home, the place where there should be
Addictions, Alcoholism and Trauma
Traumatic events can alter one’s perception of reality, ultimately it affects behavior in negative ways. There is a connection between addiction and alcoholism and trauma.
Addiction, Boundaries are Loving Limits!
Boundaries are loving limits. Boundaries are essential to a healthy relationship. They create a clear limit of what we want, need and expect. There are
Professionals working in the recovery community
We can only keep what we have by giving it away. Having a source within the recovery community who is not a close friend or
What will you do with your one wild and precious life?
Mary Oliver’s one repeated question difficult, “What will you do with your one wild and precious life?” This is not address rehearsal. After conquering one’s
Substance use and Brain Disorder
Substance use is considered a “chronic, but treatable condition.” The definition in the dictionary classifies addiction as: “The state of being compulsively committed to a
Self-Centeredness, the relationship with Addiction
Starting in the toddler years, self-centeredness is completely normal and necessary part of development. But as children grow, this can lead to a sense of
Fear of detox and drug withdrawal
What are the connections between where addiction ends (or continues) and the fear of going through what may be a painful and uncomfortable withdrawal from
Healthy Attachments in Relationships?
“Each one teaches one.” Healthy attachment can often begin with trauma. Many people who are on the path of healing from trauma are learning how
The chaos of life can be overwhelming
“I can see clearly now the rain has gone; I can see all the obstacles in my way. Gone are the dark clouds that had
The Stages of Grief!
Grief can be the price we pay for loving. There are many different circumstances that one might need to grieve, such as processing a breakup,
Stages of Recovery + Stages of Change
Most everyone in the recovery field has heard of the Stages of Change. These mirror the stages of addiction recovery. These stages of recovery are
Recovery from Addiction can be Challenging.
Facing recovery from addiction is grueling. Getting started, finding the inner strength and motivation to pursue sobriety can be a daunting task. Being honest with
Recovery from Addiction
Early recovery from addiction is difficult. One of the most beneficial things a person who is new in recovery can do is get regular exercise.
Trauma and Addiction
There is a strong bond that connects trauma and addiction. Many people struggling with addiction have underlying trauma issues. If they don’t, they have at
Zoom Dysmorphia
Almost two years of Zoom meetings and calls has led to an unofficial diagnosis of “Zoom Dysmorphia.” The use of front facing cameras has impacted
Dealing with stressful situations in Recovery
How to deal with stressful situations People in recovery often deal with a variety of stressors such as classic triggers, problems in the workplace or
Making Amends Leads to Personal Freedom
Making amends can often be one of the most difficult steps when one is seeking to live a life in recovery. First one must identify
Effects on the Family with untreated Mental Health Conditions
The effects on the families dealing with a loved one’s untreated mental health issues. When a family member is struggling with a mental health disorder,
Has Zoom become the new Isolation for Addiction?
Zoom, Isolation for Addiction. The important connection made possible by the structure of 12 step meetings, the sponsor sponsee support system and the availability of
Long term effects on the brain of using cannabis
Patricia Pike March 24, 2022 Long term effects on the brain of using cannabis is one of the most highly abused recreational drugs, with more
Concierge Home Detox at CanAm Interventions
Detoxmg from substances is uncomfortable no matter where the detox takes place, however detox at home offers comfort, safety and combined with treatment and aftercare.
Learn To Thrive Beyond Addiction and Mental Illness
Intervention is not about tough love and ultimatums. It is about helping the family understand that the cycle of co-dependency and enabling are preventing their
Interventions, We Help Families, Help Their Loved Ones!
We helped hundreds of individuals and families struggling with addiction and mental health challenges. Patricia is a trained expert with over 25 years of professional
CanAm Interventions, specialize in working with Complex Addiction and/or Mental Health cases.
Treatment Plans that Match Clients with Evidence-Based Practices. We provide our clients with the necessary tools to overcome their challenges and get back to living
Why Choose CanAm Interventions Trainings?
CanAm Intervention training course is beneficial to those working in the addiction, mental health, medical, legal and first responder fields. “Interventions 101 training courses” gives
Family Coaching
Family dynamics are difficult and filled with a history of alliances and grievances. Family support can make or break a recovering persons attitude. Family Coaching
Addiction + Adolescences, Peer Pressure & Drug Use
Adolescences is a time of exploration, and experimentation with life’s possibilities. The desire to push boundaries and take risks are prevalent behaviors in those years