What is an intervention?

An intervention is the process by which a substance abuser gets help for his/her problem through the care and confrontation of loved ones and an intervention specialist. Each intervention is different, but essentially it is just that – intervening on destructive and damaging behavior before things get worse. Interventions are considered life saving processes because without them many still hopeless alcoholics and drug addicts are never able to find their way to recovery.

How do I know if someone needs help?

There are a variety of symptoms that can help you specifically identify whether or not someone has a problem with drugs or alcohol. One of the most obvious signs may be a significant change in character with and without substances. A person who may not normally have a bad temper or tantrum, spend money excessively, become violent, isolate, etc, may be suffering from a substance abuse problem. In addition, if it is someone close to you, most likely the “gut feeling” is enough to decide whether you believe that someone needs help.

My loved one doesn’t think there is a problem, can I do anything?

Many drug addicts and alcoholics who are in the depths of their addiction do not believe that there is anything wrong with the way that they drink or use. Even through people might express concerns or problems may occur, the addict will most often deny any connection to drugs or alcohol. Interventions are an attractive alternative to trying to convince someone that they are flawed because what comes next is the solution: treatment and recovery. The intervention process does not have to start with a willing individual, in fact the purpose of an intervention is to do just that – make the person willing to receive the help he/she needs and deserves. If someone you know needs help but doesn’t think that there is a problem, Florida Intervention can facilitate positive change.What happens after the intervention?

Once an intervention has been completed, meaning the individual has agreed to seek help for a drug or alcohol problem, the Florida Intervention specialist will transport the individual to a predetermined treatment location. During the transport the specialist will also discuss with the individual any questions or concerns that he/she might have and will also be able to help by relating to the feelings the individual is having. If it is necessary the individual will go through a medical detox to rid the body of drug-related toxins, then onto rehabilitation. The specialist will contact the family to assure them that the individual has made it to treatment successfully and will also remain the family’s contact person the remainder of the treatment process.