Earl Hightower talks about harm reduction and how it is being used inappropriately often. It has its place, but should not be the norm. In most cases the proper use of medication-assisted treatment is as a form of detox, not long-term maintenance. We have to be willing to give the alcohol and addict a shot [...]

Earl Hightower talks about how confusing use of terminology such as harm-reduction or abstinence can cause confusion about the most effective way to help those with addiction. The primary mission of treatment is to take someone who is unwilling or unable to stop drinking, and break down their resistance to recovery so they can become [...]

Earl Hightower discusses when an addict in treatment suddenly decides they want to leave prematurely – why they make this decision and how family members can be manipulated into allowing him to make what can be a disastrous decision. If you can see this, then you might need a Flash Player upgrade or you need [...]

Part II of Earl Hightower discussing why it is risky to try to do your own intervention without the help of an experienced professional. If you can see this, then you might need a Flash Player upgrade or you need to install Flash Player if it’s missing. Get Flash Player from Adobe.

Earl Hightower discusses the risks of trying to do your own intervention without the help of an experienced professional. If you can see this, then you might need a Flash Player upgrade or you need to install Flash Player if it’s missing. Get Flash Player from Adobe.

Video interview with Earl Hightower.