To transform addictive living and behavior back to healthy, harmonious and conscious ways of being.

                             SOS Addiction Mission

To provide a safe gateway to recovery through a respectful, caring and insightful motivational approach to addiction, and gain through awareness, the obstacles standing in the way of life’s magnificent rewards.

                                 The Recovery Goal

To end the baffling and confusing complexity of addiction for which life is & around, and transform the addiction disease causing behavior into blissful, healthy way of "living".

                           How SOS Addiction Works

I recognize the courage and strength it takes for all individuals involved with an addiction intervention. Addiction recovery does involve facing fears, but it doesn't have to be traumatic.

Quite the contrary. This is designed to proactively motivate, support and manage each individual’s unique circumstances and needs; finding the best addiction treatment facility and professionals for a successful recovery. It is my objective to make it as comfortable for all participating to bring an end to this insidious disease of addiction and the part we play unknowingly in its existence.

• Phone Consultation

• Discuss addiction situation, intervention
  and recovery options
• Schedule detailed assessment

• Addiction Assessment

• Gather History
• Determine addiction intervention and
  recovery plan of action

• Addiction Intervention Action Plan

Day 1- Preparation for Addiction Intervention

Day 2 - Addiction Intervention Takes Place

• Follow-up

• Individual Addiction Recovery Coaching
• Family Addiction Intervention Coaching

                     Synopsis Of Addressed Issues

• Preventive Strategy for Relapse
• Tracking Addiction Behavior Patterns and Transforming 
  Them
• Awareness of Existing Addiction Enabling and Co dependency Issues
• Identifying Addictive, Compulsive, and Healthy
  Relationships
• Setting and Maintaining Appropriate Boundaries
• Developing Healthy Communication Skills
• Establishing and Maintaining Goals
• Assertiveness Training
• Critical Handling of Powerlessness, Unmanageability and Tough Love
• Understanding Acceptance as Being the Source to
  Tranquility, Serenity and Peace
• Create a Cognitive Awareness of Being in the Here and
  Now
          

I am forever grateful for my family for standing up for themselves and me in finding a better way when I was too sick in my addiction to help myself. I was nowhere near to hitting bottom and II would have died of it before I ever would have gone for help on my own.

For me going to treatment helped me step outside of life and all it's distractions and totally focus on my addiction recovery.

I am a graduate of the Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies—Pacific West in Los Angeles, a Board Registered Addiction Interventionist (BRI), a Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor (CAADAC), and a Certified Reality Therapist.

Since no two people or families are alike every addiction intervention and addiction recovery is personalized.
         

Isn’t it true that a person with an addiction has to hit bottom first before getting help, or at least has to want to get help?

False. The sooner addiction is treated the quicker and easier recovery is. You and the alcoholic/addict could spend a lot more pain, time, energy and money waiting to hit bottom. And they may never be able to ask for help. By stepping in and making healthy life saving changes you help bring their bottom up to them. The disease of addiction affects everyone in a family unconsciously. Initiating change with love, care and support helps break the bondage of addiction holding the person back.

Who do I ask to be a part of the addiction intervention?

The key people to ask are those who the alcoholic / addict know and respect. Family, friends, co-workers, employers are all good. It is the relationship between people that is essential.

Why hire a professional addiction interventionist?

Alcoholics and those with addictions are incapable of seeing the consequences of their addiction. Others around them recognize a problem but feel there is nothing to be done about it. Their powerlessness and emotional closeness challenges their ability to handle the experience positively. This process of addiction intervention places everyone at ease by gently and respectfully expressing concern, love and support for the addict. It allows everyone involved to gain from the experience with nobody playing the heavy. This particular model of addiction intervention also has an 85% success rate.

Does heath insurance cover interventions?

No. But waiting much longer to get help could cost more than just medical bills.

What can I do if family members are opposed to doing an addiction intervention?

The irony is it takes courage to express love for another person and it is the denying, enabling and supporting that is keeping the addiction alive. At no time is anyone under attack nor is it an event based on shame or guilt. Instead it is a moment for honoring the importance of this person in your life and only those who genuinely love, care and respect this person will express their thoughts.

What if the alcoholic/addict walks out?

This is seldom the case since what is being shared are words of love and support and not condemnation.

What if the alcoholic/addict gets angry or combative?

Because this is not an attack of the person, it is unlikely there will be any outrage. More likely tearful emotions will occur due to the love surrounding them. If there has been a history of violence, this will be addressed in the early stages of assessment before the group gathers and appropriate precautions set in place.

How much time does an intervention take?

The first day for preparation usually takes 3-4 hours. The day of the intervention is generally is 1-3 hours.

What can I expect?

How do I know what treatment facility is best?

While working with a family, I gather information regarding the persons condition, family history and background. I will then present options of treatment facilities that would best suit the individual and their family.

CADC, RTC, BRI

Office: (310) 559-5107
Cell (310)) 621-1362

Address: 11302 Summertime Lane
Culver City, CA 90230

Web site: www.SOSaddiction.com
Email: MAC@SOSaddiction.com