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 drugs that is causing crisis in their life. A drug intervention is mostly requested from a concerned family members or friends, facilitated by a professional Interventionist. CanAm Interventions facilitated both the Johnson Model […]
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 Canada and the effects of drug addiction and mental Illness. It’s beyond a description of emotional pain to watch the death in untreated persons suffering with addiction and the look […]
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 to describe the short- and long-term interpersonal relationships between human focusing on our four different attachments in relationships. Secure Attachment occurs when children can rely on their caregivers to address […]
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 of effects, including euphoria, intoxication, and memory and motor impairments. These same cannabinoid receptors are also critical for brain development. 1. Marijuana and its related products are widely available in […]
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 emotional pressures for families and/or individual clients in throughout their recovery process. Case Management is a collaborative process of ongoing assessment, treatment planning and evaluation by advocating for persons struggling […]
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 gathering information about the family’s insurance policy and/or private pay budget. Intervention Meeting: the Intervention meeting includes the intervention team and the untreated person. Travel Coordination: travel arrangements with the […]
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 spiritual manifestations. This is reflected in an individual pathologically pursuing reward and/or relief by substance use and other behaviors. Addiction is characterized by inability to consistently abstain, impairment in behavioral […]
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 overview of what is to be expected, how best to assist in the intervention process as well as introduces resources and associations. Interventions 101 Training Courses introduces terms and concepts, […]
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 further education and support with Certified Intervention Certification (CIP) credential through PCB. Learning Objectives: Intern Interventionist will develop awareness of the key role of marketing and to create a professional […]
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 back. At CanAm Interventions, we are trained to support persons with complex mental health and trauma related intervention. We collaborate and consult with psychologist, psychiatrist, nurse, lawyers, recovery coaches, and/or […]