Drug and Alcohol Interventions
The best intervention is the one that convinces an addict to get help. Period. There is no
other goal of the addiction intervention process, no other reason to conduct a crisis intervention in the first place. Successful interventions change lives. In fact, the very often save lives. If the addict you care about is going to get better, it’s going to be because he recognizes the truth about himself, and about his problem. It’s up to you to help him see it.
Remember, though, that an intervention can only be successful if it’s conducted in an atmosphere of love and support. Substance abusers are emotionally fragile individuals. They don’t respond well to criticism or harsh words. On the contrary, reproach and recrimination have no place in the drug and alcohol intervention process. The good news is that the right intervention specialist can help you marshal your emotions, and deliver your message exactly as it needs to be delivered. Given the stakes, you can’t afford to take any other course of action.
