Intervention: What is it?

An intervention is an organized attempt by one or many people, typically family and friends, with the goal of getting someone to seek professional help with an addiction to alcohol or drugs.

If a loved one is demonstrating obvious patterns of substance abuse and that is having a negative impact on his or her family and his or her day-to-day life, then it may be time to consider an intervention.

It is important to consider enlisting a professional when the addicted individual has a history of violence, mental illness, suicidal tendencies, the mood is unpredictable if it is hard to find a time that he or she is not using, and/or if the user is likely to deny treatment or rationalize the situation. Studies have shown that a person is 90% more likely to enter treatment with the help of a professional interventionist.

There are several different styles of Intervention to consider. Your Interventionist will counsel in this aspect in order to determine which will be most beneficial for the family and the loved one.