Drug Intervention East Aurora NY

People with substance abuse problems are living in denial, making promises to themselves and others that they can’t keep. When heart-to-heart talks haven’t helped, a formal drug intervention may be required.

Buffalo General Hospital
(716) 681-4957
11 West Main Street
Lancaster, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Alcohol and Drug Dependency Services
(716) 854-2977
Stepping Stones
West Seneca, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women

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Cazenovia Recovery Systems Inc
(716) 894-7274
605 Fillmore Avenue
Buffalo, NY
Services Provided
Halfway house

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Cazenovia Recovery Systems Inc
(716) 822-8932
486 North Legion Drive
Buffalo, NY
Services Provided
Halfway house

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Spectrum Human Services
(716) 828-0560
2040 Seneca Street
Buffalo, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Spectrum Human Services
(716) 662-6638
227 Thorn Avenue
Orchard Park, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Excellus Health Plan Inc
(716) 668-6170x6035
130 Empire Drive
West Seneca, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Mid Erie Counseling and Trt Services
(716) 895-6700
1526 Walden Avenue
Cheektowaga, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Alcohol and Drug Dependency Services
(716) 892-7401
2025 Broadway Street
Buffalo, NY
Hotline
(716) 892-7401
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Men, Criminal justice clients

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Erie County Medical Center Corporation
(716) 648-7584
4390 Quinby Drive
Hamburg, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders

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Drug Intervention

The Time Has Come for a Drug Intervention

When someone close to you is caught in the downward spiral of addiction, it may be very difficult for that person to recognize exactly what is happening to his or her life. People with substance abuse problems are living in denial, making promises to themselves and others that they can’t keep. When heart-to-heart talks haven’t helped, a formal drug intervention may be required.

Preparation is key to a successful drug intervention. Use the resources available on our website to find an intervention specialist. You will then gather together a group of people who care deeply about the addict. You will rehearse the intervention process at least once, making sure that everyone knows how to proceed.

 Appropriate things to say during an intervention are:

  • How you feel about what’s happening to the addict.
  • How his or her actions are affecting you.
  • A clear statement that you will not tolerate drug use any longer.
  • An explanation of the consequences for continued use.

The intervention counselor will help you identify objections the addict might make, and help you learn how to respond to them.

The Goal of a Drug Intervention Is Immediate Treatment

When confronted, the addict may make sincere promises to stop using, but this cannot be accepted as an outcome. The goal of intervention is to get the addict into treatment without delay. Therefore, you must have made preparations before beginning the intervention. The treatm...

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