Intervention
An Interview with Matt Eggleston, JD, Director of Admissions at The Ranch
By Meghan Vivo
Do you believe in second chances? Matt Eggleston does. And after you hear his story, you may, too.
When men and women struggling with addiction have reached their lowest point, Matt is there with a heartfelt message of hope. Once a prominent attorney and special judge in Tennessee, Matt’s addiction brought him to the brink of death. But treatment brought him back. Now sober for many years, Matt turned a decade of despair into a life of service.
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Recognizing Stages of Alcoholism Helps Promote Awareness and Treatment of the Disease
Those suffering from alcoholism, suffer from a disease. Friends and family will tell you that the person they once knew is no longer the same person. Oftentimes, loved ones don’t even recognize the person sitting in front of them anymore because alcohol changes people. It can make some people angry and argumentative – even violent. Others fall into a stupor and don’t care about anything or anyone around them. Many get depressed and don’t know how to get out from under the cycle of abuse.
Childhood Delinquency Linked to Alcohol Abuse, Risky Behavior in Adulthood
A new study suggests that the chances of at-risk youth falling into a life of crime or alcohol abuse during adulthood can be circumvented with intervention outreach, especially when performed at an early stage.
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The Benefits of Addiction Intervention
If you have a loved one who has been spiraling out of control with their addiction you have probably tried many times to get them to stop. Often this means a continuous cycle of threats, promises, reprieves, relapses, then new threats and promises. The cycle usually goes something like this:
Early Intervention for Behavioral Problems in Autistic Children Could Negate Medication
While it is often said that children do not come with training manuals, one type of child just might. The Science Daily recently posted a release that examined a study evaluating the serious behavior problems associated with children suffering from autism and related conditions. This Yale University study found that serious behavior problems can be reduced with a treatment plan that includes medication combined with a structured training program for parents.
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