This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Intervention. An intervention is an orchestrated attempt by one, or often many, people (usually family and friends) to get someone to seek professional help with an addiction or some kind of traumatic event or crisis. Debra Norton is the Official Guide to Intervention.

Love First: A New Approach to Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addiction, by Jeff Jay and Debra Jay, is a valuable resource for people interested in Intervention, and it is available through Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.

Book Description

If alcoholics and addicts won't accept help until they're ready, what gets them ready? This book provides an answer in clear, concise terms. Dispelling two damaging myths -- that an addict has to hit bottom and that intervention must be confrontational -- the authors' proven approach puts love first and shows families, step by step, what to do next.

Author's Bio: 

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Intervention. The Official Guide to Intervention is Debra Norton. Ms. Norton has worked in the field of chemical dependency for 12+ years and has held positions from Intake Coordinator, Quality Improvement Director, Executive Director to Chief Financial Officer. Her love for people and serving those in need as well as her personal life experiences with chemical dependency has resulted in her developing OUTREACH SERVICES. OUTREACH SERVICES is now her passion because it affords the ability to help so many more people rather than just serving one facility. Her experience in marketing, personnel, intake, clinical management and quality improvement allows Outreach Services to continue to grow as a reputable placement organization.

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Debra Norton, The Official Guide to Intervention