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If you've reached this page, your family has likely endured years of suffering, confusion, tension, and fear. You've probably tried numerous ways to help your loved one, only to see temporary change followed by another decline—the frustrating "one step forward, two...

Finding a Path Forward: You're Not Alone in a Loved One's CrisisWhen a loved one is struggling with addiction or a mental health crisis, it’s easy to feel like you're lost in a storm. The waves of fear, anxiety, and helplessness can be overwhelming, and it's common to...

For someone struggling with substance abuse and their family, finding a way forward can feel impossible. This is where professional addiction intervention services can be a powerful catalyst for change. By providing compassionate guidance and a structured approach,...

Forrest Diddams is a dedicated behavioral health professional with extensive experience in direct client care and admissions. Known for his personable and strategic approach, he is a skilled Interventionist and expert in comprehensive case management. Forrest excels...

Join Madison Burke and Henry Maxwell for an insightful discussion on critical aspects of addiction and mental health recovery. They'll explore the profound importance of family support services, share compelling stories of addiction and recovery, and delve into the...

Madison Burke is a compassionate Case Management Specialist and skilled Interventionist dedicated to women's recovery from mental health challenges, trauma, and addiction. With extensive experience and a deep understanding of the unique struggles women face, Madison...

Navigating the journey of addiction and recovery can be an overwhelming experience for families. It's crucial to understand that addiction is a recognized health issue, not a moral failing. The brain, particularly during adolescence, is highly adaptable, and substance...

Insight from the Other Side: From IV Heroin and Felonies at 17, to Guiding Families Through A Child’s Addiction, With Henry MaxwellHenry Maxwell began drinking and smoking marijuana at 12 and by 17, was an IV heroin & cocaine user. Not long afterward, his...

I am honored and excited that Madison Burke will be joining me at Maxwell Recovery Services! Madison Burke is a dedicated addiction professional with extensive experience in facilitating recovery for women facing mental health challenges, trauma, and addiction. With a...

The term "intervention" has various connotations depending on the context and the person asked. When speaking with struggling families, I sometimes hesitate to use the term because their definitions are often shaped by personal, sometimes negative, experiences, media...

It can be incredibly challenging to talk to your loved one about their substance use. Although not always the case, individuals can be defensive or evasive regarding their substance use problem, and can deny, rationalize, personalize, or implement some other...

Although professional support — such as residential, outpatient, or individual treatment — is often an appropriate first step for many seeking recovery, peer support programs can provide a helpful support structure for individuals either transitioning out of treatment...

Many people in our valley simply do not get the support they need to heal and thrive. The current system for accessing care can be difficult to navigate to the point that people either give up or settle for care that is not appropriate for their needs. However,...

There is a very real addiction problem in our community that is not always acknowledged. Our heavy emphasis on tourism and the “work hard, play hard” mentality, coupled with a widespread narrative of the valley as a “paradise” can create a significant disconnect...