Intervention is a proven successful course of action used on drug or alcohol addicted individuals who refuse to seek help for their addiction problem.
In many cases an addict will not admit to having a drug or alcohol problem or may just refuse to accept any kind of rehabilitation help. In these types of cases drug intervention will be necessary to compel that individual to enter rehab. Drug intervention is a process by which family and friends work as a team usually with an intervention specialist to "raise the addict’s bottom" (or bring them to the point that they realize the deep severity of their problem). Generally, before an addict will attempt to quit drugs or alcohol and accept treatment he or she must first hit bottom, which is a condition where the pain and problems resulting from their drug use are perceived so great that they can no longer handle that life stile. The addict must come to a realization that their drug use is no longer an option or solution and that it is the source of all their troubles. This awakening does not usually occur until the addict has reached rock bottom. All too often, by the time they reach bottom on their own without the help of an intervention the individual has destroyed many parts of their life or even died as a result of one of the many harsh consequences of addiction. The process of "raising the bottom" is to bring forth the addicted person to the realization that they are addicted and that treatment is the right option.
When done correctly, drug intervention is a highly structured and well-planned process that strips away the layers of psychological denial, and causes the addict to realize that a serious problem exists and that their drug and/or alcohol habit are the problem. The intervention process is performed with family and friends of the addict. By coming together and confronting the addict through surprise and compassionate communication participants convey all the problems and troubles caused by the individual. The intervention must be well planned and rehearsed to have optimum potential. Through nonjudgmental confrontation aimed at bringing the addict’s focus on his or her own self, intervention brakes through those layers of denial and humbling the addict enough to go over substance abuse treatment options along with a statement of things to be expected by friends and family members. There are numerous other strategies which can be included into the intervention process depending on the type situation.
Before the drug intervention process begins you should have already chosen the right drug rehabilitation or treatment program and have made the necessary arrangements for admission. When the intervened on individual agrees to accept treatment they should be enrolled promptly. Do not wait to find a drug rehab program after the addict consents to do so because you may lose the opportunity in the time it can takes to locate drug treatment. If done correctly intervention can be successful. Intervention should always be done in conjunction with a trained intervention professional. Also visit Enabling Behaviors CALL NOW 1800-501-9330
