If you have a loved one suffering from an addiction, finding
them consistently under the influence can be painful. Though the idea of an
intervention may seem a bit extreme to some; it is a positive way to help your
loved on understand the extent of their issues while working towards a positive
outcome for all involved.
Friends and Family
Make sure to include close friends and family members of the
addict. Though it can be difficult to get everyone on the same page, the potential
for a positive outcome will be heightened with a unified group. Participants
should be supportive, loving, and compassionate throughout the process, with an
end goal of getting the subject the help they require.
Professional Help
Intervention services are always a huge help to friends and family members
throughout this process. A trained interventionist will be able to help
organize, plan, and moderate the intervention, while serving as authoritarian,
educator and mediator.
Denial
Some addicts may not realize that they even have a problem.
These individuals have fallen into the routine of addiction, where their
perception of normality has become skewed. This denial must be broken if the
addict is to alter their behaviors and seek help. In order to break through
this barrier, intervention participants must offer real life examples of how
the addiction has negatively affected their lives, and the life of the addict.
Blame – Anger – Shame
Blame, anger and shame should each be avoided throughout the
intervention process. Participants are encouraged to disregard these emotions
and feelings during the intervention while embracing empathy, compassion, and
love. The more positive friends and family members are towards the situation,
the better chance there will be for a happy result.
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