Implementing a Drug Intervention that Works

Individuals who are suffering from substance use, abuse, dependency, or even addiction may not be aware that they have a problem. If nothing else, they may not be aware of the scope and severity of their problem, or of how much it is affecting those around them. People who can be affected by substance use, abuse, dependency, or addiction include immediate family members, other relatives, friends, and coworkers. These people may be concerned about the individual who is a substance abuser, but they may not know how to help. A