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Addiction Interventions
What Is An Addiction Intervention?
An Intervention is something that you may have seen, or at least
heard mention of, on the television (particularly shows from the
United States). They are a way for family members or friends of an
addict to address the issue head on with the addict themselves.
With the support of a trained Interventionist, the group
pre-arranges a meeting with the addict and attempt to convince them
to accept help for their condition. The fears and hopes of the
group are put in front of the addict, who on seeing the proof of
the groups concerns, hopefully agrees to treatment.
What Is Not An Addiction Intervention?
Addiction Interventions are not a way to force, coerce or
‘press-gang’ someone into treatment. A certain amount of tough love
is necessary, ultimatums are often presented, but the
Interventionist is present to ensure that the Intervention is a
process of respect, honesty and understanding. For the process to
work, all those involved must have the addict’s best interests at
heart, sometimes at the sacrifice of their own.
If you need an Intervention now, Contact Us. After a
short telephone interview about the addict’s situation we will
arrange everything, including a stay in a residential Addiction
Treatment Centre.
What Happens at an Intervention?
More importantly, what happens before an
Intervention?
To start the intervention process, all you need to do right now
is call Rehab Guide. After a short couple of questions (UK based,
not a call centre) the counsellor will be able to arrange for an
Interventionist to visit you.
Here is a basic time line of events:
- You call or e-mail Rehab Guide (Contact Us) and answer some questions
regarding the person in question’s situation and your particular
requirements. - Rehab Guide uses the facts to assess the situation and how best
to approach it. - A trained Interventionist returns your call and begins making
arrangements to meet you and those people you want involved – minus
the addict of course. - You meet the Interventionist for a rehearsal. Here you will be
informed about the disease you face and the likely outcomes of the
meeting its self. - INTERVENTION.
- The person accepts treatment and supposing arrangements have
already been made, the treatment begins.
What is the Success Rate?
With the best will in the world, not all interventions are a
success. Addiction is a difficult beast to tame and sometimes it
will take several methods of approach, working in tandem,