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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- 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.
Addiction’s described as a disease or dis-ease (meaning, not @ ease) & ONLY the addicted person can find recovery if he or she so desires. NO ONE can make someone stop nor control using, they can’t be forced nor convince (that’s what my Alanon/Naranon spiritual programs teach us) which’s contrary to these interventions. The illness’s mental, spiritual, & phys. It can be arrested, but NEVER cured.
I have a sister who has been on every drug that you can think of since she has been 15. She is now 43 and has lost so much weight and the whole family has basically given up on calling her. We call her and she will not call us back or won’t answer any of our calls so we don’t know what to do. She lost her job a year ago and has went down hill ever since. Her grandma died at 44 to alcohol and her cousin lost his life at 38 to alcohol too. We do not know what to do so please help us. Thanks.. sherry padrigo. My email is sherry@autotransportconnections.com if you can help us.
i need help .. please who do i talk to
The problem that my family has is my ex. She won’t stop drinking when she gets up she will start drinking. We have 2 boys together and they stay with me. She is a nice person but when she drinks she a bitch. I had a restraining order but it is over. My oldest one gets upset when she calls. I can’t stop her from drinking. She needs help. Can you help her. My number is 1-619-334-5749 my cell is 1-619-655-2426 ask for John dean
How do I get in contact with someone I need help for my daughter who is 23 and addicted to herion and benzs I’ve had her in several treatments including methadone program.and suboxen program she does wonderful for bout 3 to 4 months then leaves the program and back to the streets I’ve not seen my daughter since December of 2014 because I refuse to enable her anymore I’m a recovering attic myself my daughter is now headed for prison because of her actions due to her addiction or either death I spend sleepless nites Waitingfor my phone to ring thst she has overdosed or someone has killed her please I need help to keep my daughter alive and I don’t not known where else to turn please help me
How do we contact you for help for my sister? She is 21 anorexic & does not look like she will live much longer….please help
I need help for my brother, He has 3 real sisters and 3 step we love him he’s even threatened to kill his self he gets up driving popping pills and more please help us save or Brothers life before it’s to late my Email is thomasrayborn@centurytel.net Thank you
OK I am the one in need of an intervention but I dont have anyone who cares enough about me to stage one how can I get one I know I need it please help!!
What if I am the one in need of an intervention but have no one who cares enough to stage one but I know I need it!!
I need help now! I have done everything in my power to get help! I live in South Dakota and I have done Intensive Outpatient Treatment which did not work! Im not addicted to any certain drug, Im addicted to anything that makes me feel different than how I feel sober! I am an alcoholic/addict!!! I have nothing! I ve lost my friends, family, children, belongings down to only having a toothbrush to my name. I’m staying with my ex husband but I don’t know how long that will last! I need treatment, inpatient long term treatment! I have also been diagnosed with a mood disorder, anxiety disorder, personality disorder and sleep disorder! I have asked for state funded treatment but the state of SD will not fund inpatient treatment for me because I didn’t follow the recommendations of IOP. I want the help, I need the help! I didn’t follow IOP recommendations because I couldn’t quit using! Please help me! I feel as though I have no where else to turn! Please help me! I have nothing to loose here… My phone number is 605.580.6398. My name is Christal.