FOUNDER, DIRECTOR & SENIOR INTERVENTIONIST
Ian Young
Author of “It’s Not About Me!” — in recovery since 2001, working in addiction treatment since 2003.
THE BIO
From rock bottom to rebuilding lives
Ian Young has successfully touched the lives of thousands of addicted people and their families, showing them a new way to live and encouraging them to rebuild their lives without their destructive patterns or influences, once and for all. Ian founded two large rehabilitation facilities still operating within the European treatment industry, though since 2008 he has been entirely focused on Sober Services. He continues to offer business and marketing consultancy to a selection of centres he’s excited to work with.
Ian is one of seven founders of EARS — the European Association of Recovery Specialists, for interventionists, sober companions and recovery coaches — a not-for-profit organisation that aims to hold practitioners to a higher standard and unite behind sound ethics in our industry.
But it wasn’t always like that. In early 2001, aged 29, after 13 years of chronic drug addiction, alcoholism, homelessness and unemployment, he discovered a permanent way out of his debilitating lifestyle and — through hard work — built himself a world filled with the riches and royalties life has to offer, addiction free. Ian is often heard talking about his quality of life being beyond anything he could possibly have dreamed of previously.
Ian is front of house and most likely to be your first point of contact with Sober Services. He is one of the UK’s best-known interventionists, the designer of the Sober Bodyguard method of assistance, the pioneer of Sober Transportation in Europe and South Africa, and the visionary behind all of the different services Sober Services has established. Today he also serves as Managing Director of Holina Global, the treatment and recovery network across Thailand and Cyprus.
Ian is supremely qualified at delivering all of the Sober Services programmes, participating at all levels of the business — from Sober Coach right the way through to presenting about addiction and recovery to large audiences. His style is dynamic, inspiring and enthusiastic. Beware: his energy is infectious, his dedication is profound, and his passion to serve his clients shines through. Ian’s personal mission is to co-create a green and harmonious planet through laughter and love.
THE BOOK
“It’s Not About Me!”
Ian’s memoir — Confessions of a Recovered Outlaw Addict — is available as a free ebook download.
ACCREDITATIONS
Recognised professional standards
European Association of Recovery Specialists
Sober Services is proud to be recognised as part of EARS – the European Association of Recovery Specialists, for Interventionists, Recovery Coaches & Sober Companions. Membership includes our accreditation and insurance, and connects us with best practice across Europe and beyond.
Association of Intervention Specialists
The AIS is a network of professional interventionists across the world. All full members are Certified Intervention Professionals exceeding educational and performance standards, and adhere to the AIS code of ethics — safeguarding clients and preserving compliance with legal and ethical standards.
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