When a loved one struggles with substance abuse, it can be painful to sit back and watch. When the addiction reaches a dangerous level, it’s time to intervene.
If you have a loved one who needs an intervention, you may not know that you have options. Learn more about the different types of substance abuse interventions.
Types Of Substance Abuse Interventions
Simple Intervention
A simple intervention involves sitting down and talking to your loved one about their addiction and potential treatment options in private. This is the least confrontational technique, but it also doesn’t have the same effectiveness as a group intervention.
Support System Intervention
A support system intervention is an organized discussion with family and friends facilitated by an interventionist. Choose the attendees mindfully. Each participant will have the chance to tell your loved one how their addiction has affected them. The group setting can be intimidating, so it’s important to come from a place of peace and love for the best results.
Crisis Intervention
Crisis interventions aren’t always planned. You may need to perform a crisis intervention if you find your loved one in an emergency situation, such as an overdose. When this happens, you will need to take your loved one to the emergency room. Doctors will stabilize your loved one, at which point you can provide them with treatment options once they’re released.
An intervention is just the start of a long journey toward recovery. If you need help through the process, trust the addiction intervention specialists at Drew Horowitz & Associates, LLC.
