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Helping Someone Who Doesn't Want Help
An intervention, if done correctly, works. If your loved one
needs help, take the next step! Move forward - because without change, it will
not get better.
An Intervention is designed to give "concerned others" the skills, knowledge
and support necessary to help "troubled" individuals help themselves. In its
simplest form, intervention on alcoholism or drug addiction happens each time
the addicted person is confronted with his/her use or related behavior.
A structured intervention is an orchestrated event to assist family and friends
in convincing their chemically dependent loved one to seek the help they need.
In effect, a team is formed to intervene on the alcoholic/addict about his/her
problem. The structured team approach is the most effective form of
intervention. The process itself and the work that leads up to it are acts of
love, courage, and hope.
An intervention, properly done, serves to raise the bottom, create a crisis,
break through the denial system and lead the chemically dependent person to the
help they need to begin recovery. This method also allows the person to be a
part of the decision to seek treatment, thus relieving anger and promoting
cooperation.
Structured Interventions Work, as Does Treatment
Just remember. if a friend or family member needs help with an alcohol or other
drug problem, please contact a trained Intervention Professional in
your area. In a structured intervention, concerned family and friends must be
well versed on their role in the intervention and be willing to take risks
necessary to help the addicted person. The Intervention Professional will
be able to provide the support and guidance you need.
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