When is an intervention needed?

As soon as it is apparent that a person has a substance abuse issue they are in danger. Their abiliity to make rational decisions has been compromised by the power of the addiction. They become people that we no longer recognize.

One school of thought is to let people hit "bottom" to make them willing to get help. What does that really mean?

The list of potentially disastrous things that can occur when an addicted person is not intervened on is lengthy:

Loss of family and close personal friends.

Loss of employment and a permanent bad mark on employment records for drug or alcohol use in the work place.

Legal consequence for illegal possesion of controlled substances incuding; jail, inprisonment and felony convictions.

Serious physical damage and or death from accidental overdose or dangerous withdrawal.

These are all very real consequences of addiction and alcoholism and most can be avoided through early intervention.

The truth is, the vast majority of interventions done by professional interventionists result in the addict or alcoholic going to treatment, why wait?

 If you need drug or alchol intervention for a family member or loved one, call 1-866-648-7609 now for a confidential consultation with a certified intervention specialist.