Seeking Help : Intervention Information

Seeking Help  |  Signs & Symptoms  |  Intervention Info

Addiction is a progressive illness. Left untreated it will only get worse and can be fatal. The destructive forces of addiction have ruined marriages, careers, parent/child bonds and friendships. The positive news is that addiction is a very treatable illness. However, too often, family members and concerned others are left frustrated and overwhelmed by the consequences of the addictive process.
 
Generally, the network of concerned others in an addict’s life feel that they have made repeated and extensive efforts to provide the addicted person with support emotionally, physically and financially. When such efforts fail, they are often left feeling discouraged and powerless to facilitate any positive change in the life of their addicted loved one and sometimes in their own. Many families believe that they must wait until the addicted loved one “hits a bottom” before they will be willing to receive help.
 
Professionally facilitated interventions have been highly successful in assisting family and concerned others in developing and implementing a productive plan to help the addict make the important decision to seek treatment. A well-planned intervention has the effect of “raising the bottom” for the addicted person by bringing into focus the severity of addiction in the individual’s life. A step-by-step process of cooperatively working with the addicted person’s support system can be just the experience that will "tip the scale" for the addicted person in making that important first step.
 
If you would like to learn more about interventions or are interested in inquiring about planning an intervention for a loved one, please contact  800.678.2332 for an intervention specialist nearest you, or click here to contact us online.