Steven Lodge

“"Having been through the intervention and treatment process myself, I understand where the addict is at and what concerns he is feeling about the future. My approach to the intervention process employs my unique experience, gathers strength and compassion from the family and presents the gift of treatment in a loving and persuasive manner. The end result is that the addict views the solution of treatment as an opportunity not a punishment".” - Steven Lodge

Stream Excerpts, Chapter 9

CHAPTER NINE The following is an excerpt from the book Stream of Unconsciousness available on the Amazon and Barnes and Noble website. “Good morning, Daddy,” came the sweet, singsong voice echoing through my aching head. “Mom says we’re late, but I wanted to kiss you goodbye.” There she was. Seven-thirty a.m. and my ...

Stream Excerpts, Chapter 11

CHAPTER ELEVEN The following is an excerpt from the book Stream of Unconsciousness available on the Amazon and Barnes and Noble website. It was completely dark when I left Dallas’ office and made my way home, exhausted. I was not looking forward to the conversation I was about to have ...

Stream Excerpts, Chapter 6

CHAPTER SIX The following is an excerpt from the book Stream of Unconsciousness available on the Amazon and Barnes and Noble websites. I never drank in the morning or afternoon. That was for homeless people and drunks in seedy bars. When I began to seriously use alcohol it was typically near or ...

Stream Excerpts, Chapter 10

CHAPTER TEN The following is an excerpt from the book Stream of Unconsciousness available on the Amazon and Barnes and Noble websites. The name on the door read Dallas Taylor, C.A.S. -- Certified Addiction Specialist. Any doubt in my mind about what was going to be discussed in the meeting was ...

Stream Excerpts, Chapter 8

CHAPTER EIGHT The following is an excerpt from the book Stream of Unconsciousness available on the Amazon and Barnes and Noble websites. Everything seemed normal at home when I arrived. The kids were home from school and were doing homework in their respective rooms upstairs. Lauren was in her office ...

Stream Excerpts, Chapter 18

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN The following is an excerpt from the book Stream of Unconsciousness available on the Amazon and Barnes and Noble websites. Thirty days clean and sober. My time at Promises had flown by. I felt great. Healthy. Alive. I hadn’t been able to claim thirty consecutive ...

Stream Excerpts, Chapter 12

CHAPTER TWELVE The following is an excerpt from the book Stream of Unconsciousness available on the Amazon and Barnes and Noble websites. The drive to rehab was a blur. I couldn't tell if we had driven for ten minutes or ten days. I hadn’t kept track of where we were going ...

Stream Excerpts, Chapter 13

CHAPTER THIRTEEN The following is an excerpt from the book Stream of Unconsciousness available on the Amazon and Barnes and Noble websites. Sleep did not come easily on my first night at rehab, and for the first time that I could recall, it had nothing to do with cocaine. I had ...

“Stream” Excerpts, Chapter 5

CHAPTER FIVE The following is an excerpt from the book Stream of Unconsciousness available on the Amazon and Barnes and Noble websites. It was early dawn of September 13, 2004 and sleep had still not arrived for me. The previous night had been one of those nights I spent tossing and ...

April 22nd 2009
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Addiction Recovery: The Journey From Alcoholism Intervention To Rehabilitation

Alcoholism is a long, hard battle for both the person fighting the disease and his loved ones. In fact, the first step in the journey toward recovery is often initiated by the addict`s loved ones - in the form of an alcoholism intervention. If successfully orchestrated, the intervention will lead ...
March 23rd 2009
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Celebrity Treatment

Occasionally I'll see an article or news report concerning celebrities treating at high-end drug and alcohol treatment facilities. Typically, the facility is located in the hills of Malibu and the overall theme of the report focuses on the spa-like atmosphere rather than the quality of treatment. What concerns me is the ...
March 14th 2009
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Prior To The Alcohol Intervention

A frequently asked question from family and friends of an active alcoholic is "How can I stop my wife/husband/partner from drinking so much?" The reality, and answer to the question, is - you can`t. They will stop when it suits them, when their health fails, when they lose their job, ...
March 3rd 2009
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Considering Drug Or Alcohol Treatment?

If you are in the process of organizing a drug intervention or alcohol intervention, the selection of a treatment center will be among your first decisions. There are many factors to consider when deciding upon a drug or alcohol treatment center. Some key points include staff credentials, availability of onsite ...
January 4th 2009
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How Soon Do We Schedule the Alcohol Intervention?

The short answer is that you should plan the alcohol intervention as soon as possible. Keep in mind that alcoholism and drug addiction are progressive diseases and it is a disease that is designed to kill. The progressive nature of the disease means that the condition of the addict gets ...

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