Warren Boyd – Jury said “yes” to Question #3 Negligent in case with Amy Brelient’s. Breliant VS Boyd today in Pasadena court.

Warren Boyd case – Negligence in the case of Amy Breliant Wrongful Death Civil Trial of Breliant VS Boyd today in Pasadena court today. Carrie Fisher and Jake Schmidt were not found guilty.

Boyd operates a Business in Huntington Beach called Wavelengths.

Here are some tips when seeking help -anywhere.

When seeking help with addiction treatment there are some things that one needs to know.

Questions to ask before you send a loved one to a rehab or sober living. First get a very clear answer if it is a licensed rehab or a sober  living – There is a big difference – ask about the workers and their credentials.

1. Are there Doctors and Nurses on site . How often will they see the Doctor, Licensed psychologist and Licensed therapist. Days and hours per week.  ( many places that advertise as “treatment” are nothing but a very expensive roof over your head and being bused  to AA/NA meetings are just an unregulated, unsafe support groups)

2. Is this property a true Medical Detox. Most rehabs in CA are not. So ask.

3. The person you are hiring, are they trained in addiction studies , not just a sober  AA/NA members with “time” .

4. The people working there – the counselors  – do they have at least a 4 years degree – or more in clinical studies regarding mental health and addiction ?

5. What is there approach. Do they use MAT (medically assisted treatment), do they offer Naltrexone for alcohol dependence, and CBT , Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.  How often will they see a therapist?

6. Sober Companions do not  exist in Florida-  no one needs a sober babysitter. These person can often be just an addict last month – now sober – charging you alot of money . They are not screened, trained or educated in any way.

7. Ask around for references – just because a famous person uses a person does not make them an addiction expert. I had breast cancer – still I do not treat others for cancer – I see my Doctor.

Its time for addiction treatment reform – ask questions – Seeking out non 12 step help may be hard to find but this is growing as more people ask for it .

SMART recovery is a good support group alternative to 12 step meetings. Practical Recovery  in San Diego is a highly reputable Outpatient Clinic, EVO  is Out Patient, in Venice, CA.  The Center for Motivation and Change in NYC has inpatient in the beautiful Berkshires for those with money,  and outpatient help in NYC,  ATON  is inpatient in San Diego. SMART Recovery,  SOS, Women for Sobriety , LifeRing, Refuge Recovery  are all Alternatives to AA and NA.