The thought of performing an intervention on a family member or loved one is pretty concerning and worrisome to say the least. Frankly, most family members of addicts are plain terrified at the very thought of performing such an intervention. It worries them, and you can’t really blame them either. It is quite scary and in fact terrifying to have to confront a drug or … [Read more...]
How Early Intervention Can Promote Stronger Recovery for Addicts
When it comes to helping someone who is addicted to drugs or alcohol, timing is everything, and how quickly things are taken from one's sudden knowledge that a family member or loved one is abusing drugs and alcohol and to one intervening on the addict in question is easily the most crucial aspect to the entire process. This is why it is so important that one perform an … [Read more...]
How Spontaneity Can Ruin an Intervention
Interventions have become the most common, the most needed, and the absolutely most necessary tool for any family when it comes to convincing someone to go to rehab for a drug or an alcohol addiction. Studies show that ninety percent of drug and alcohol addicts: • Do not feel as though they have a problem. • Do not think that they need rehab. • Do not want your help. • Do … [Read more...]
5 Things an Intervention Should NOT be
Drug and alcohol intervention is without a doubt a very sensitive and delicate thing. Make no mistake, this is something that cannot be taken lightly and it is something that should be approached with care and consideration. The fact of the matter is that substance abuse and addiction is such a delicate and sensitive issue that the crisis can get bad and it can get bad fast … [Read more...]
Are Interventions More Successful with a Professional Interventionist
Drug and alcohol addiction and substance abuse, in general, is a problematic and worrisome issue in the nation with more than twenty-five million Americans who are addicted to these substances. These issues and these crisis problems extend further and further into all different demographics, age ranges, income levels, races, ethnic backgrounds, geographic areas, sexes, and … [Read more...]