Addiction can be a powerful force and people who struggle with addiction do not always realize how their addictions negatively affect their lives and the lives of those around them. People struggling with addiction are sometimes in denial about their situation and do not think they need to seek treatment even when they desperately need it. Many times it is the family members or loved ones of people struggling with addiction that see how badly they really need to seek treatment. When this happens intervention is a commonly used method that has proved to be effective when seeking addiction treatment for a loved one.
What is an Intervention?
An intervention is a carefully planned process in which family, friends and loved ones of someone struggling with addiction get together to confront that person about their addiction. During an intervention the individual’s loved ones will talk about the consequences of their addiction as well as how it is negatively affecting that person and those around them. Interventions are meant to be a safe place where the individual feels loved, supported and encouraged to overcome their addiction. It is important that during the intervention the person struggling with addiction feels supported and not bullied. The purpose of the intervention is to get the person struggling with addiction to understand what their addiction is doing to them so they want to seek help rather than being forced into seeking treatment.
Does my loved one need an intervention?
If you have a loved one who is fighting addiction to alcohol, drugs or other addictive behaviors, but they are in denial than intervention may help them. If your loved one is experiencing a lower quality of life due to their addiction or their addiction is negatively affecting them or those around them then intervention may be right for them.
Time for an Intervention
If you think a loved one is in need of an intervention then there are many locations in Orlando, Florida that are available to help you. Trained professionals can help you plan and safe and supportive intervention for your loved one and guide them towards the road to recovery.
