Intervention
Effective and Constructive Help
What is Intervention?
In its simplest form, intervention on alcoholism or drug addiction happens each time the dependent person is confronted with his/her use or related behavior. This form of intervention is inadequate and counterproductive. Following such an encounter the addiction worsens and the family and friends of the dependent become angry and frustrated and may avoid further confrontation out of fear of the dependent’s reaction.
What is Structured Intervention?
In structured intervention, the family and/or friends of the chemically dependent person are led by a trained interventionist, as a group, to a point at which they can effectively and constructively confront the dependent and thereby interrupt the progress of their disease.
The intervention process requires a strong commitment on the part of the concerned individuals and the interventionists. In effect, a team is formed to intervene on the alcoholic or addict about his/her problem. The structured team approach is the most effective form of intervention and while there is some risk involved, the process itself and the work that leads up to it are acts of love, courage and hope.
Why Intervene?
Alcoholism is a progressive, terminal disease characterized by delusion and denial. Left to his/her own devices, the addicted individual is doomed to continue their downward spiral. They have a disease that makes them think they do not have a disease! We believe that the belief that an alcoholic or addict must “hit bottom” and ask for help is a deadly myth.
How Can We Help?
Studies have shown that the chance for recovery remains the same no matter how the person reaches treatment. An intervention, properly done, serves to raise the bottom, create a crisis, break through the denial system and lead the dependent person to the help that they need to begin recovery. This method also allows him to be a part of the decision to seek treatment, thus relieving anger and promoting cooperation.
Intervention works, so does treatment.
Orange Coast Recovery has interventionists standing by to help you with the process.
Call us at 1-866-847-4506.