Drug Intervention, Family, Executive, Teen

Many people are so caught up in their addiction that they refuse to admit they have a problem—or that their drinking or using is out of control. Drug intervention can be extremely effective in getting past the addict’s psychological barricades, showing them the reality of their situation, and getting them to accept treatment.

While anyone close to the addict can conduct an intervention, it is often wise to use a professional, trained to keep the process positive, productive and on track.

All alcoholics or addicts know someone in worse shape than themselves. This is one of the ways they maintain their denial: “Well, I’m sure not as bad as…” While their statement may be true, medical science has shown us that addiction is a chronic, progressive and fatal disease. Given time, every addict will reach depths of degradation they could never have imagined.

It’s not necessary to wait and watch as someone you care for continues in this downward spiral. Addiction can be treated at any stage of the disease. There’s no truth to the notion that an alcoholic or addict has to “hit bottom” before they’re ready for help.

Your role in the process is vital. You, other family members, and friends of the addict make up the core group for the intervention. As each of you tells how the addict’s behavior has affected you, that wall of denial becomes more brittle. By stating that you are no longer willing to accept such behavior, you help the addict see the reality of the situation: his or her using can no longer be seen as a “personal problem.”

The interventionist knits these family stories together, ultimately presenting the addict with a clear image of the problem, as well as the opportunity to resolve that problem by getting treatment.  

Based on the addict’s age, profession and background, specialized approaches to intervention may be necessary. For example, the process used when trying to reach a rebellious teenager would differ from the approach taken to intervene with a corporate executive. Religious or cultural issues may also have a bearing on how the intervention will be planned and who the interventionist will be.

We’ve helped hundreds and hundreds of people who once felt just as you feel now: nervous, angry, concerned, and at the end of your rope. We’ve helped these people find not only a qualified interventionist, but also find peace of mind, knowing that the decision they made may indeed have saved a life. If you’re ready to help the person you care for, let us connect you to an intervention provider in your area. Call us at (800) 341-2501.