Tips to Having a Successful Intervention
If you are worried about someone with a substance abuse problem, you are likely considering whether an intervention would be appropriate. An intervention is not simply confronting the addict because you are angry and you want to make sure she knows you have a problem with her. An intervention is a powerful tool to help the addict into recovery and should be approached with knowledge and commitment. Read more
Five Questions You Must Ask Any Potential Interventionist
If you are staging an intervention, increase your chances of success with the help of an interventionist. This trained professional will be there with you throughout the process, teaching you everything you need to know about confronting the addict and finding the right treatment options. She will also be there during the intervention to help both you and the addict communicate.
Working with an interventionist requires a significant amount of trust and comfort. You are letting this person into your world and sharing an extremely important and sensitive event. You don’t have to hire the first interventionist with whom you speak. Any good interventionist will be willing to have a conversation to help you determine whether they are a good choice for you.
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Five Ways to Ruin an Intervention
Interventions are powerful tools in fighting substance abuse and addiction. For your intervention to be successful, here are some common mistakes that you want to understand and avoid.
Common Mistakes that Can Ruin an Intervention
- Compromising or bargaining with the addict. Everyone involved in the intervention should have agreed beforehand on the ultimatum you will be issuing. You should have understood the enabling behaviors in which you were involved and firmly committed to stopping them. Most addicts will test your resolve, saying they will try to stop without going to a facility, or that they will go but not for a few weeks. Compromise destroys your credibility and lessens the chance of a successful outcome.
Will My Family Member or Friend Hate Me If I Stage an Intervention?
It is understandable to worry whether your family member or friend will hate you if you stage an intervention. That is a concern for many of the people who decide to take on this significant responsibility. There is no absolute answer, of course, but take heart – in the end the outcome is almost always positive.
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