I've been hearing a lot about interventions and how they help people who are addicted to drugs or alcohol but I don't understand a thing. Can somebody please explain these things to me? What are interventions? What are they for? Are they really necessary? Please answer. Thanks.
2007-10-08 20:15:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
An intervention is a way of helping an alcoholic or a drug addict recognize that fact that they have a problem. Most addicts are so high that they become unaware of the negative effects that drugs or alcohol can bring. They have no idea how it affects the body, damages the mind and hurts the people around them. Through interventions, an alcoholic or a drug addict are persuaded into receiving proper treatment for their own good. It aims not only to cure the patient from his addiction and dependency to alcohol and drugs but it also aims to help the patient rebuild the life he almost lost. Successful interventions result to another chance in improving one's life and healing wounds caused by addiction.
2007-10-08 20:18:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Interventions Intro:
Frequently family, friends and employers feel there is little to nothing they can do, short of complete disengagement, with the the chemically dependent person to control their behavior. Fortunately, however, there is a process known as intervention which can provide help. The power of an intervention comes from those nearest the chemically dependant person coming together in a structured and organized fashion. Some studies have suggested that 70% of individuals who receive intervention go on to enter treatment.
The Need for Intervention
Because a defining characteristic of individuals suffering from chemical dependency is denial, the alcoholic or addict is frequently, at least seemingly, unaware of his or her problem. As the chemically dependent individual trips merrily along in life those closest to them are frequently thrown into a state of crisis. Even when not in crisis those around the addict/alcoholic may be significantly affected by the individual's behavior.
Intervention is often a last stop for many families, employers and friends. After an intervention, those who participate in the intervention can know that they have done everything possible to help the chemically dependent person realize the need to get help. No matter the outcome, those who participate in an intervention leave knowing they have done the right thing.
What does an intervention look like?
Interventions come in basically two models. One way in which interventions are done, is to forcefully, though often employing compassion at the same time, confront the chemically dependent individual. The other is to turn the process completely over to a professional versed in Motivational Interviewing."
2007-10-08 20:21:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's usually where a group of people, usually friends and family, come together and confront a loved about their addiction. They tell the person that they want them to seek help and are willing to help them in any way possible. This is also usually the time when a person who may be considered an "enabler" will tell the person that if they don't get better then they will not be there for them anymore, and that they are on their own.
2007-10-08 20:20:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An "intervention" is where an addict's family and friends confront the person and tell the person that they are concerned about him/her. This can lead some people to want to get treatment and get out of their addiction.
2007-10-08 20:19:48 · answer #4 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it depends. I think of an intervention as a kick in the balls. Kind of like a wake up call. I think I'm gonna give you an intervention.
2007-10-08 20:24:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋