1-800 save the day

I find it refreshing that free help lines have not gone by the wayside in our current market-driven society. Having seen the effects of drug addiction firsthand several times in my past, I am thankful that individuals who may be having trouble with substance abuse can get drug rehab advice for free on the internet, and can still turn to live phone counselors for assistance in their needs.

I was recently offered a chance to review a website service known as 4Rehabilitation.com, which is an informative site and referral service. Understanding that "one-size-fits-all" rehab programs haven't always been very successful in the past, they assist individuals in finding the right type of program and facility to match their specific needs. I especially appreciate that they offer advice for intervention, as the person with the problem is often unaware or in denial, and family members and friends have many difficult decisions to make in pointing this out to them. Knowing what steps to take, and where to suggest a person go for rehab can make the difference between a successful intervention, and a general falling out.

It also recognizes that not all drug abusers are going to find help for themselves without a little persuasion from those who care about them.