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Increasing The Likelihood of Your Intervention’s Success
An intervention can go great or it can go very badly. There really is not way to accurately predict the outcome because so much is dependent on the guest of honor, the addict. However, there are some things that can be done so that the likelihood of success is improved. We will discuss exactly what those...
Tips To Having A Successful Intervention
There is a lot on the line when a group decides to stage an intervention. A lot is at stake if it doesn’t go well. An addict may forgo getting help at least for the time being if they get upset of if it is not ran well. This of course could be the difference between life and death. It is very important...
Five Questions You Must Ask Any Potential Interventionist
Finding the right interventionist is very important. It will have a big impact on whether or not an intervention goes well. Therefore, it is very important to pick an interventionist that is qualified, passionate and experienced. If you have never worked with an interventionist, you may not know what...
Five Ways to Ruin An Intervention
An intervention can be a very effective way to encourage an addict to get help. When done correctly, it can do a lot of good. However, when it is poorly executed, it can be a disaster. Below, we will discuss five easy ways to ruin an intervention. Be sure to avoid each of these things at your intervention. a. Not...
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Will My Family Or Friend Hate Me If I Stage An Intervention?
One thing that most people wonder when considering staging an intervention is whether or not the addict being confronted will be angry and hold a grudge. The question is not a simple one to answer. That is because, it depends. An addict may be relieved that people care enough to stage the intervention and “force” them into rehab. Other individuals will be very angry and may feel judged. Therefore, instead of wandering if they will be mad or not, two better questions to ask might be “Is it worth risking the wrath of the addict if the intervention saves their life?” and “What happens if I do nothing?”
There is no way around it, staging an intervention requires taking a risk. It may work brilliantly but it may not. Either way, an individual will always know that they reached out and made an effort to reel in an addict and save them from their addiction. Individuals who go this route will likely be able to sleep better at night if an addict succumbs to their addiction then those who were afraid to do anything at all.
To give an intervention the best chance of being successful, it is best to make it a well organized and coordinated affair. Bringing in a professional interventionist may be a good idea. Because a family may only have one chance, it is a good idea to go in with “gun’s blazing” and to use the most powerful weapons in ones disposal.
An interventionist will be able to provide guidance, prep the participants and facilitate the actual meeting. A good interventionist can be invaluable to the process and be very helpful in convincing the addict to get help. For those who live in California, one resource to keep on hand is Intervention Help in California 1-(888) 371-5721. They will be able to help you locate an interventionist and answer any of your questions.