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.
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- Intervention FAQsHere are some of the most common questions that families often ask about an intervention, whether for drug, alcohol, or substance addiction.
My brother has been addicted to meth for…honestly I don’t know how long. Our family has completely given up on him and I don’t think that’s right. They honestly never really was there for him and I think he’s crying out for the attention he never got. I’m only his little sister so I can’t really give him the attention he needs. He used to do cocaine and smoke weed and I believe it was controlled. I was too young but one night when he got into a car accident and it killed his fiance and had to go to prison for several years he turned to meth and has been hooked ever since. I don’t think he’s properly grieved. He blames hisself and I believe just wants to stay high so he doesn’t have to think about how he lost her and let himself lose his son as well. His girlfriend is no help either. She has a very bad nasty temper and a bad attitude towards how he is unless it helps her in some way. Their kids are effected daily. The family is so bad that they will gossip behind their backs but smile in their faces when they’re around. Their solution is just yelling at him and telling how big of a peice of crappy he is. I am guilty of not being there until recently when I realized that he needs someone and I won’t take part in not being there for him. I refuse to let him be alone anywhere near my home or give him money but I’ll be there cause somewhere in him is still my best friend. I believe he can still beat this addiction. I just want to help him.
Need help for myself
I have three four uncles all addicted to crack cocaine and alcohol. My step grandfather had a little to do with there addiction. My step grandfather has passed from his addiction. One of my uncles overdosed at the beginning of the year and has passed. On the same day of his passing two of my other uncles also overdosed and had a hospital stay. While all this is going on they are all stressing my grandmother out… stealing out of her purse, living with her, she has been evicted in the pass because of the things they do. It’s so much more to this story it’s crazy
My 26 yr old son suffers from mental illness and serious multiple drug addictions,he is now homeless and very explosive I sit and wait too get the phone call weather he is dead or alive,or in jail,please I’m begging for help
My kids aunt is addicted to crack heroin and fentanyl she is a single mother and she’s getting worse and worse
I am interested in learning how to get help for a loved one whi is a drug addict.
I have a 25 year old nephew who is desperate for some help. He is a herion addict and other street drugs has been arrested a handful of times. We wait for the call that he has either overdosed or the god awful call that he is no longer with us. He is not getting the picture that he needs help and doesn’t have the tools for recovery. Please help us please I watch your show faithfully
I have a brother needs drug rehab out of the state of Tennessee and our dad is dieing. I wish he would get help an show dad that he is clean before he passes away.I am just seeing how much it would cost for the help he real needs
hi im an alcholic 56 yr. my son tommy is 36 and drinks every day .he works 38 hours week. his temper is bad nasty . he needs rehab real bad, his dads a dead beat and im trying like hell to help. my family all drink now all but tommy everyones willing to help but i dont know how to do this
My brother in law is a paraplegic and is addicted to meth he lives with whoever he can stay with he has lied,stolen from family he’s been in prison and possibly headed back due to not paying fines his health is deteareating he needs help please get back with me