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Why Searching online for Addiction Recovery can Take you Down the Wrong Path
Many years ago, when we started doing interventions and helping families find quality treatment facilities for addiction, through our research and vetting process, we found that there were providers who advertised certain features of their programs online in a misleading way. Their website had beautiful pictures of their facility, with palm trees and the beach…
The Danger of Choosing a Treatment Center on Your Own
You’re finally clear that your loved one needs help. You naturally turn to the Internet as a first step in searching for an addiction treatment center, substance abuse counseling or mental health services. We learned early on that there is danger in trying to navigate the treatment center landscape on your own. The world of…
The Danger of Navigating the Treatment World on Your Own
You’ve been through the wringer. You’re finally clear that your loved one has a problem and needs help. But now, you are confused and stressed. You might have questions like: What do I do? Who do I call? What’s my next step? People in your situation usually turn to the Internet as a first step…
An Intervention is About Interrupting Someone’s Unhealthy Behavior
It may be an addiction intervention; it may be a drinking, alcohol, or substance use intervention; it may be a drug intervention, another kind of crisis intervention. We do this mainly through communication. It’s about communicating your fears, the things you have seen and experienced, your hope, and a direct ask for them to accept…
An Intervention Is Not About Confrontation
Most people see an intervention as a process that mainly involves conflict or confrontation. They worry that if they confront their loved one, their worst fears might come true. They worry their loved one might get angry and cut them off entirely. They might feel like they are betraying their loved one, almost like they’re…
Steve Feldman featured in Authority Magazine
Steve Feldman, the CEO of Feinberg Consulting, was recently featured in Medium Magazine. In the article, he shared his insights on how to initiate, navigate, and maintain sobriety. Steve’s personal story of recovery led him to become the CEO of Feinberg Consulting, a company that provides support to individuals and families affected by addiction or…
An Intervention May Not Be What You Think It Is
To many families, the thought of an intervention is terrifying. There’s the shame in admitting that there’s a problem, and, as bad as things are, you hope something will happen to change it on its own. You know in your gut that your loved one is in trouble, and perhaps you’ve been conditioned to deny…
Does Your Loved One Need an Intervention?
Your loved one is displaying destructive, even dangerous, behavior, and you’re trying to figure out what to do. You have finally admitted to yourself that there’s a problem. You’ve seen interventions on TV, and the thought of it terrifies you. It can all be very overwhelming, but at the same time, you’re scared for your…
Does the Thought of An Intervention Terrify You?
Your loved one is displaying destructive, even dangerous, behavior, and you’re trying to figure out what to do. You have finally admitted to yourself that there’s a problem. You’ve seen interventions on TV, and the thought of it terrifies you. It can all be very overwhelming, but at the same time, you’re scared for your…
Feinberg Consulting Wishes You A Happy Easter
Easter is about family, friends, and cherished moments together. Wishing you all a wonderful day filled with love and laughter! 💕🐣
How to Protect Your Kids From Cyberbullying, Online Harassment Predators, and Dangerous Websites
When we were kids, bullying mostly happened at school or in the neighborhood. Back then, it was easier for parents to spot trouble as we were usually out playing all day. They didn’t hear from us until dinner, and nobody was too worried. If a problem arose, there was a quick discussion with another parent,…