Press Release Summary: Professional drug and alcohol interventionist, Steven Lodge, announces the release of his e-book, "Addiction Treatment & Recovery Guide", which can be downloaded for free at http://www.stevenlodgeinterventions.com. By offering this e-Book to the public, Lodge hopes to provide valuable information and assistance to the family and friends of those addicted to drugs and alcohol.
Press Release Body: "I know from personal experience how devastating drugs and alcohol can be," says Lodge. "I personally struggled with my own addiction to both drugs and alcohol. Thankfully, my family sought the help of an intervention specialist, which prompted me to finally start down the road of recovery. If it hadn't been for their help and persistence, I am sure I would still be caught up in the death grip of drugs and alcohol to this day."
Having experienced addiction firsthand, Lodge brings a valuable perspective when helping families perform an alcohol intervention. In addition, he has the practical knowledge necessary to perform an intervention. Prior to becoming an intervention specialist, he practiced civil litigation in the state of California for eight years. He also received his drug and alcohol counseling certificate from UCLA and completed internships at the Phoenix House and the Brotman Medical Center's Exodus program in Los Angeles. He developed an online rehab directory, http://www.calrehabguide.com, that lists recovery facilities and recovery related services in California. As such, he has also developed a strong working knowledge and relationship with a number of rehabilitation centers throughout California.
"With the personal experiences I have with addiction combined with the education and training I have received, I hope to be able to make a difference in people's lives," continues Lodge. "I have devoted my life to helping addicts begin the process of recovery. That is why I decided to become a professional interventionist and is also the inspiration behind the eBook that I am offering. I hope it helps someone, somewhere, finally find the help necessary to conquer addiction."
As a professional interventionist, Lodge also recognizes the value of selecting the right intervention model in order to achieve the greatest chance for success.
"When selecting from the many intervention models available," says Lodge, "I have to consider the individual patient and the family in order to determine which model is best. No matter which model I use, the goal is to present the intervention in a loving and caring manner while always remaining focused on obtaining treatment as well as helping the family recover from the experience addiction brings to the family."
Lodge stresses that it is important for families to seek the help of a professional when deciding to hold an intervention. Since emotions can run high and family members lack experience with holding interventions, something can easily go wrong without the guidance of a professional. The eBook is meant to be a guide to help families better understand addiction and to give them the tools they need to get started with helping their loved one start down the road of recovery.
Those interested in learning more about Steven Lodge or wishing to download his eBook can visit stevenlodgeinterventions.com or email Steven Lodge at sggl1@earthlink.net
Web Site: http://www.stevenlodgeinterventions.com
Contact Details: Contact: Steven Lodge 310 392-1201 http://www.stevenlodgeinterventions.com sggl1@earthlink.net Los Angles, CA