Television shows like “Intervention” have increased in popularity over the last few years. They tell stories of friends and family who, worried about a loved one’s drug or alcohol use, elicit the help of a professional to orchestrate a “family meeting” where the loved one is confronted and asked to get help.
When a [loved one’s] very health and well-being is in danger, sometimes the only option left to the family is a well-planned intervention …
Contact an alcohol and drug treatment professional with an established track record of successful interventions. Make a list of family members, friends, co-workers and employers to take part in the planning and intervention.” [Source: About.com]
Planning an effective intervention can take weeks, should be done with care, and should involve professional assistance. Your loved one should be treated with respect, and friends and family members should have treatment options readily available should the loved one agree to enter a treatment program.
Most importantly, an intervention should never be planned without the help of a trained, experienced professional.
Labels: prevention, intervention
Posted By: Stefanie Hamilton