Even though the holidays can be a time when families enjoy one another’s company and celebrate traditions, they can also be stressful for many people. Because merriment and stress are both sometimes accompanied by overindulgence, the holidays may be a time when you notice concerning patterns of behavior in your loved ones. If holiday gatherings...Read More

The idea that a person suffering from substance abuse has to reach rock bottom before seeking treatment can be dangerously misleading. Not only is rock bottom hard to qualify, but it’s also not absolute. Furthermore, waiting for yourself or a loved one to hit rock bottom could lead to a fatal ending. What Exactly Is...Read More

Meet Dana Martinez. She is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, CADC II, ICADC Certified through The California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) in Sacramento California. Working in the field of Substances Abuse Services since 1996, Dana Martinez has been able to reach many individuals who suffer from addiction. Recovery is process that...Read More

Hiring a professional interventionist to help perform the intervention is a great step in performing a successful intervention. David Burke works in the Sacramento area helping families identify what needs to change in order for things to get better. If a family is seeking consultation for substance abuse intervention, David knows things in the individual’s...Read More