What is an intervention?
When an individual has a drug or alcohol problem, often they will not seek out treatment on their own. In fact, most people engaged in addictive behavior will rarely admit that they even have a problem.
The goal of an intervention is to get the individual to admit they have a problem, and get them enrolled in a treatment program that will help them break free of their addiction. That puts the responsibility in the hands of friends and family to insure that the individual gets the help that they need.
Don't go through intervention alone
It is important, however, that concerned family and friends do not simply barrel willy-nilly into an intervention. Interventions are generally confrontational, emotional and "dicey". This is a job for a trained professional. An Interventionist carefully preps loved ones with time-tested tools necessary to insure the success of the experience and the safety of all. The goal is to get the addict/alcoholic, in the throes of his or her addiction, to treatment as soon as possible. This will take tough love, leveraging, and a well thought through treatment plan.
Recovery Advocates can help
Recovery Advocates can help you hold a safe, productive intervention for a friend, loved one or co-worker. The experts at Recovery Advocates will work with all parties to make sure that everything flows properly in a results-oriented, non-confrontational manner.
Contact us today for more information.