Alcoholic Intervention Centers

11/24/2024

How Substance Abuse Destroys Families

Substance abuse is a silent invader that seeps into families, unraveling bonds, trust, and stability. It doesn’t just affect the person struggling with addiction—it reverberates through every corner of their loved ones' lives, leaving pain, chaos, and brokenness in its wake. The destruction caused by substance abuse is profound, and understanding its impact on families can be the first step toward healing and recovery.

Erosion of Trust
One of the first casualties of substance abuse in a family is trust. Addictive behaviors often lead to lies, secrecy, and broken promises. Whether it’s sneaking around to hide substance use, making false assurances to quit, or manipulating loved ones for money, the web of deceit can become impossible to untangle. For spouses, this eroded trust can resemble infidelity—betrayal that shakes the foundation of a marriage. For children, it can create confusion, resentment, and a sense of abandonment.

Emotional Turmoil
The emotional toll on families of those struggling with substance abuse is immense. Family members often experience anger, guilt, sadness, and frustration as they grapple with the consequences of addiction. Parents may feel responsible, wondering where they went wrong, while children might blame themselves for the chaos at home. Siblings often experience neglect as the family’s focus shifts to managing the addicted individual, leaving them feeling invisible or unloved.

Financial Strain
Addiction is costly—not just emotionally but financially. The price of maintaining a substance use disorder can lead to debt, unpaid bills, and loss of savings. In many cases, the addicted individual may lose their job due to their inability to perform at work, exacerbating financial stress. Family members may also spend money on failed rehabilitation attempts or legal issues stemming from the addiction. Over time, this financial instability adds another layer of strain, making it even harder for families to function cohesively.

Breakdown of Communication
Healthy families thrive on open and honest communication, but substance abuse dismantles these essential lines of connection. Conversations often devolve into arguments, blame, and defensive posturing. Family members may avoid discussing the issue altogether to prevent confrontation, allowing the addiction to worsen in silence.
Jim Reidy- (267) 970-7623

06/20/2023

Substance abuse interventions are a type of therapy designed to help
individuals dealing with issues related to chemical dependency. This
type of intervention is led by a professional, often a trained
therapist or counselor, and focuses on helping the affected individual
overcome their addiction. In most cases, substance abuse interventions
involve both the addicted individual and family members, friends.

Substance abuse interventions are an important part of the healing
process for those struggling with addiction. They provide a safe
environment in which to discuss and understand the problem, as well as
create a plan of action for recovery. During an intervention, a
professional trained in providing such services works closely with the
patient and their family or support system to analyze all options.

Substance abuse interventions are designed to help individuals achieve
and maintain lasting sobriety. During interventions, the individual is
guided through an examination of their substance use and how it
affects their life. With the assistance of a professional, a plan for
treatment is formulated which may include medical attention,
psychological support, or Inpatient residential treatment.

Substance abuse interventions are designed to help people better
understand the causes of their addiction and find effective ways to
manage it. This can include learning new coping skills, setting
boundaries, and building supportive relationships that foster
accountability. During an intervention, a professional will work with
the individual to develop a plan of action that is tailored to their
specific needs.

Substance abuse interventions are an effective way to help individuals
struggling with chemical dependency gain control over their lives. Jim
Reidy has been a professional interventionist in the Philadelphia area
for over 20 years. His expertise in helping people manage addiction
and create a plan for recovery is unparalleled.

Reidy specializes in providing substance abuse interventions that work.

Substance abuse interventions are a critical part of the recovery
process for individuals struggling with addiction. Jim Reidy, an
experienced interventionist in the Philadelphia area, has dedicated
his career to helping people find help and support for their battle
against substance abuse.

Reidy is adept at creating individualized plans tailored to each
person's specifically.

Substance abuse interventions are an invaluable part of the recovery
process for individuals struggling with addiction. Jim Reidy, an
experienced interventionist in the Philadelphia area, has dedicated
his career to helping people find help and support for their battle
against substance abuse.

Reidy is a firm believer that no single person should be left behind.

Substance abuse interventions are a critical part of the recovery
process for individuals struggling with addiction. Jim Reidy, an
experienced interventionist in the Philadelphia area, has dedicated
his career to helping people gain control over their lives, better
understand the causes of their addiction and find effective ways to
manage it.

Jim Reidy is an experienced interventionist in the Philadelphia area
who has been helping individuals struggling with chemical dependency
take control of their lives for over 20 years. He specializes in
providing substance abuse interventions that are tailored to each
individual's unique needs, addressing both the underlying causes of
addiction as well as practical strategies to manage

James J Reidy
Addiction Treatment Group / Intervention 365
Certified Intervention Professional #10266
(267) 970-7623
(888) 972-8513

05/05/2023

INTERVENTION365-PENNSYLVANIA

With something as personal as an intervention, knowing who you’re
working with is extremely important. Establishing trust early on
between the interventionist, the family, and the loved one in need is
key to maximizing the chances of a successful intervention.

Since finding his own recovery, Jim Reidy has been executing
professional interventions for ten years. This is his sole purpose and
passion. He is a renowned interventionist with a reputation that
caught the eye of the producers of A&E’s hit television show
Intervention and was featured saving a life on the prime-time program
back in September of 2019.

He has over five hundred successful interventions to date and has
experience with every dynamic, in every state, suffering from every
type of addiction. Jim truly specializes in connecting with the lost,
bridging the gaps in family systems, and coaching families into long
term recovery!

MEET YOUR EXPERT

I had my first drink at age 12, and took my last drink at age 39, with
a lifetime-worth of pain in between. The hardest part about stopping
alcohol or drug abuse is not putting down the drink or drug, it's not
picking up a drink or a drug in the first place.

From the very first time I felt the effects of alcohol I knew I was in
trouble - not because I loved it, or it made me feel like superhuman,
but it made me feel okay at that time. There were many circumstances
dealt to me that made me want to escape. I wasn’t looking for carefree
abandon or feeling “high” - I just wanted to be okay. Once I
discovered my vice, no failures in school or relationships, DUIs and
even jail time would deter me from seeking that feeling.

I am not a horrible person - I have a horrible disease. I declined to
a stage where everyone had written me off and the poor choices I had
made began to define my legacy on this planet. Those near and dear to
me pleaded for me to “just stop” yet I still continued to use. It was
like trying to go through life with a plastic bag suffocating me, and
the only way to catch a breath was my brain telling me to drink. This
was my own hell, one I barely survived.

I know I am one of the fortunate ones. To pay it forward, I chose to
be entirely transparent about my own personal history with addiction,
my personal journey to recovery, and how I became the person I am
today. I have made mistakes in my life, the very mistakes your loved
one may be on the path to making or have already made. I’ve been at
the bottom of the hole. Climbing out is no easy task, but it’s not
impossible. Over the last 10 years that I have worked as a
professional interventionist, I have come across cases some would
describe as “hopeless.” Addiction treatment is never hopeless. It can
become hopeless only when the people who love the addict give up on
them.

I am 15 years sober. Today I am happy, healthy, and looking to help
others on their own path to health. Thanks to my ongoing recovery, I'm
a proud, present, and loving father of two beautiful daughters.
Looking back on my battle with addiction, the life I lead today seemed
like a distant pipe dream. Today, I have the privilege of being able
to call that dream my everyday life.

Since I entered recovery, my personal mission has become saving others
from the disease that nearly consumed my life. I have a blog where I
post on topics such as family support and treatment. I ask that you
read that as it will give you some guidance as you prepare to take
that important first step. After that, call me! There is no charge to
talk to me to share how your loved one is doing and how their
addiction is impacting everyone in the family. Just saying it out
loud, to an experienced listener, will give you some clarity and
relief. There is a path forward, and I am your perfect guide. Time
truly is precious so let’s not waste another day.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT- Pennsylvania

Connection

Since I entered recovery, my personal mission has become saving others
from the disease that nearly consumed my life. My experiences allow
me to understand and connect with over living through the same
struggles.

Experience

Over the last decade, I have helped over 500 individuals and families
get the treatment and support they need to maintain lasting sobriety.
View testimonials of previous clients to see how we have worked
together to change their lives.

Ongoing Support

Once your loved one is off to treatment, the family still has work to
do in establishing a new normal, free from the influence of addiction.
I am here to help educate and guide your family in this process,
providing instruction on what to do .

James J Reidy
Addiction Treatment Group / Intervention 365
Certified Intervention Professional #10266
(267) 970-7623
(888) 972-8513
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James J Reidy
Addiction Treatment Group / Intervention 365
Certified Interv

04/25/2023

The Disease of Alcoholism does NOT take the day off , does NOT take a vacation from the cycle the addicted or the family members go thru and endure. The entire family is affected! There is no blind eye or deaf ear or cheek to turn that will protect you from the scars it can impress upon a family’s life.
I once was a family member that thought “ there is nothing to be done, nothing could stop it, nothing will ever change it” just try and look the other way! At some point there has to be a way… !! There has to be a process, to begin to change that dynamic of the most powerful disease stepping on the necks of family’s everywhere.
I am so proud to watch my husband James J Reidy at Addiction Treatment Group / Intervention365 do his thing on a daily basis! Helping families invoke the change needed to steer the addicted and family towards a healthier path! I have watched my husband for 12 years guide families thru this process. I have watched him help my own family. Myself and Marykate Wheeler know that there is no day off for jimmy, no vacation time that his work and the calls keep coming they are a part of our daily life in the car, at dinner in the very fabric of our family life. I get a front row seat and hear the calls he takes and know how desperate a family or loved one can be for something to change.
I love to see a family go from the first call to Jimmy for information on interventions where they cant imagine something effecting change in this cycle … to being empowered after speaking with him and meeting him. I truely believe no one wants to help a family more. Its personal to Jimmy the disease of alcohol, with 17 years sober and over 10 years /500 successful interventions i believe he can be a family’s best catalyst for healthy change. Please if you have taken the time to read this , please like and share! So many families helped just thru this social media!

04/08/2023

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Addiction Treatment Group assists with drug and alcohol interventions to help families with a loved one who has suffered with drug and alcohol addiction. We prepare the family and develop a compassionate but determined plan to speak out loud, in truth, and to present and option for life.

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08/11/2022

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08/10/2022

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08/09/2022

Denial, Guilt, and Frustrations get in the way of most conversations involving getting help with addiction!
Call a professional to guide your family through a loved one's addiction -- you don't have to go through this alone!
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www.alcoholicinterventioncenters.com

08/08/2022

"The first photo is from September 2021. I was in a severely abusive, drug fueled relationship. I didn’t think I’d ever get out and get clean. I thought I was going to die. At that point, I kept wondering how many days I had left to live. I used heavily to cope with the stress and trauma. In March 2022, my abuser went to jail. I decided to get clean and not go back to him like I did for four years. I almost lost my job because I fell asleep on the clock from withdrawal. I decided to open up about my situation since they had an idea of what was going on. My company gave me another chance. They let me keep my job under the condition of submitting random drug screens and seeking mental health treatment. The next photo is July 2022. I gained 45 lbs, began digging myself out of financial ruins, and now on my journey towards better mental health. I’m happy, healthy, and free"
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