It can be difficult to talk to someone about their alcohol/drug use or other addictive behavior. Attempts to help or bring about change often result in frustrating non-productive confrontations.
Intervention is different from confrontation. It is effective because it is a planned, proactive group process facilitated by a professional interventionist.
Intervention recognizes addiction as a disease
that affects and involves entire families, including the “workplace family”. It is a disease of denial that often results in unhealthy ways of coping and attempting to manage the “problem”.
It is not uncommon to ignore the addictive behavior, believe the promises, and pretend things will somehow get better. The intervention process helps family members, friends, and employers move out of
denial and take action toward a solution and recovery.
Why Now?
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Addiction is a progressive disease.
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The problems won't go away, but will only get worse.
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Addiction can be fatal.
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Addiction can destroy family and other relationships.
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"Hitting Bottom" is not necessary for recovery to begin.
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Taking the first action step is the beginning of recovery for all involved.
