An intervention is an orchestrated attempt by family and friends to get a family member, friend, or loved one to seek help for an addiction or other similar problems. When one has tried everything possible to inspire or convince their loved one that they need help, but they will not admit into a program, an addiction intervention program is a successful tool in helping you help your loved one escape from the grips of denial, rationalization and projection.
By approaching them from a place of love and compassion, with help facilitated by a addiction interventionist, you will be helping them understand the problem that they have and that a treatment program is needed. Using a professional interventionist will not only ensure that you have taken the appropriate approach, but will also give you peace of mind knowing that you have expressed your love and concern in a professional, impacting, and very effective manner.
Addiction Intervention Process
An intervention is a very strategic process that must be facilitated and properly executed by an addiction intervention specialist to ensure desired results. In order to effectively perform a substance intervention, an intervention team will be established and then thoroughly prepared with the information required for attaining success. All parties involved will understand the purpose, process and techniques of the intervention.
- Alcohol and Substance Abuse: A Deadly DuoAlcohol and substance abuse is a dangerous combination. You need professional help in order to treat both addictions.
- User, Abuser, and Dependent: What's the Difference?User, abuser, and dependent. You've heard these words before in the context of alcohol addiction, drug addiction, or gambling addiction. What are their differences?
- Addiction DefinitionAddiction is also classified as a progressive disease. This means that the habit will only intensify as time goes on if nothing or nobody intervenes with the addiction.
- Intervention FAQsHere are some of the most common questions that families often ask about an intervention, whether for drug, alcohol, or substance addiction.
My husband is an alcoholic who is morbidly overweight. We were separated for ten years and just recently decided to work on our marriage. I had some serious health issues in August and had to totally depend on him. It is so scary because not only does he drink he gambles and over eats which made him overweight. Currently he is over 500 pounds. He cannot take care of himself. He does have a job and he drives a taxi. We both overcame a nasty drug addiction before. He has not gone back to his drug of choice which is cocaine ,but his drinking is 100% out of control. We fight when he drinks. I will admit that the majority of the beer he gets I have to buy for him.If I don”t he will do nothing but fight with me. He will put me down, call me names or make me mad enough that I want to buy it just to shut him up. Not to mention he will have other drivers that work with him buy it for him. None of our seven grandchildren have seen him sober after work. I myself have been clean for almost ten years , I have given just about everything I have to be with him again.His drinking is starting to make me second guess my decision to be with him. If he doesn’t get help I will walk away for good, we have been together for over 30 years………. PLEASE HELP US
PLEASE HELP MY MOM BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE!!! My mother is addicted to meth and other substances that she won’t discuss. She has overdosed several times, she has lost everything she has numerous times, she has rolled her car from nodding off at the wheel and she has several medical issues that are from both her addiction and things she was born with. I am afraid she is going to die. She has a wonderful support system that loves her so much, we have a huge family that wants nothing but the best for her. My mom was clean for 15 years and she loved and cherished her sobriety and for that, I know she can do it again. She is deep into addiction and homelessness. So deep that I’m afraid an intervention will be our last chance. She has grandkids to see grow up. She’s supposed to give me away at my wedding next year. Please please PLEASE, help us. My family and I will be praying to hear back from you… thank you.
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My sister is addicted to fentanyl and heroin. How do we get her help without having to pay $1000 a day just to get her sober?
My mom has been a meth user my entire life. She dont keep in contact with anyone she has overdosed multiple times I have done everything I can think of to try and help her im only 19 years old busting my butt to help her but she just won’t I need help so bad please help me with my mom she will die soon if not please help me