Interventions
You don't have to watch someone abuse drugs or alcohol in silence. Learn why interventions have a better than 80% success rate in getting someone into treatment.
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Interventions - An Introduction
Through an intervention you express your love and concern, heal your family, and convince an addict to get the treatment that they need. If you know that someone you love needs help, you should consider an intervention. An intervention is the most successful way to convince an addict to get the treatment they need. Top of Page -
When is an intervention appropriate?
Addictions research suggests that more than 90% of people confronted through a structured and professional intervention will accept help and get treatment. A structured and professional intervention succeeds where other methods fail. Top of Page -
What are the goals of an intervention?
Professional and well structured interventions, carried out with love and respect, in a non confrontational manner, are very effective; and will convince most addicts to accept the treatment that they need. Top of Page -
How does an intervention work?
There are different types of interventions, and a professional intervention specialist can help you to determine what type of an intervention is most appropriate, depending on the age and personality of the user, as well as the extent of their addiction. Professional assistance is very beneficial, as it can be difficult for family and friends to appropriately and objectively evaluate the extent of the problem. Top of Page -
Who should participate in an intervention?
Ideally all close friends and family should participate in the intervention, and all should tell the addict how their drug or alcohol abuse causes them pain and suffering. All close family or friends, and anyone else with a meaningful relationship to the addict should be invited to attend. Top of Page -
Why use a professional interventionist?
An intervention is emotionally complex, and the importance of success is high. A professional interventionist offers expertise that greatly increases the likelihood of a positive outcome. Top of Page -
Types of interventions
The most traditional intervention is the very effective family style intervention. This type of intervention is planned thoroughly in advance, and is best for chronic users, who although displaying a destructive pattern of use, pose no immediate threat to themselves or others. Top of Page -
Make a Difference
Family can make a real difference. You never need to wait until an addict or alcoholic sees a need for help and if you can get them into treatment, they have an excellent opportunity to get sober for good. Top of Page -
Interventions in summary
Nothing about addiction is easy or free from pain, and an intervention is no exception. The thought of confronting your family member or friend can be a difficult and scary proposition, and will undoubtedly call for some painful soul searching. Although emotionally difficult, an intervention is an expression of love and concern, and is the best way for a hurting family to heal themselves while healing the addict. Top of Page
