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The Encino Recovery and Detox Center

Q: What addictions/injurious behaviors are most appropriate for an intervention?

For any issue affecting a family that has led to unwanted consequences and losses an intervention can be a valuable resource in the life of someone struggling with addiction and addictive behaviors. Issues responsive to intervention include alcoholism, drug abuse, gambling, sex addiction, and self-injury, eating disorders and Internet addiction.

Meditation calms the mind and can increase ones awareness through focused thought and observation. Meditation is especially helpful in the life of someone struggling with addiction as it helps to change old and often times negative patterns of thinking, ‘the fuel of self-destructive behaviors.’

Addiction is challenging and treatable: Treatment is not for the addiction but for the person experiencing addiction and addictive behaviors. Those struggling with addiction and addictive behaviors are receptive to effective treatment if certain criteria are met first. In treatment and counseling we look at motivation, available treatment options and any available support from family and friends.

The Encino Detox Center thoughtfully designed its treatment programs after three decades of research and thousands of hours spent with men and women in various stages of recovery. The Relational Model of Care was deliberate with the foundational goal to re-introduce men and women, to themselves, in a more loving way.

Addiction in the family is a painful and exhausting experience for all those who love someone struggling with the painful effects of addiction. A family member with a substance abuse problem will generally keep using, no matter the consequences. Because of certain chemical, psychological and neurological changes in the brain have been made.

At Encino Detox Center, we believe that men and women should be celebrated for who they are. Each and every individual is unique, and we embrace this concept. For members of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) + community, we provide a safe inclusive and affirming environment, that promotes trusting relationships, personal and relational skills and the growth of a secure identity.