Addiction can turn a loved one into a shell of their former self and a stranger to you and their other friends and family. Everyone can be redeemed with support and the proper treatment. Offer your support by arranging an intervention for your loved one. Learn how to stage an intervention in three easy steps.
How to Stage an Intervention
Step One: Pick a Time and a Place
Decide when and where you will have the intervention. You’ll want to pick a location that’s comfortable for your loved one to minimize anxiety. You’ll also want to pick a time that makes sense to everyone involved. Consider creating a decoy reason for the meetup.
Step Two: Invite Supportive Friends and Family
The more people who show up to the intervention, the more powerful the unified message will be to your loved one. However, the large group setting can also be intimidating. Choose people to attend who are important to your loved one and who show them support.
Step Three: Get Professional Assistance
A successful intervention (that results in your loved one going to treatment) requires more than support and recovery center pamphlets. For the best results, bring on professional interventionists.
Professional interventionists have the experience and the knowledge to host a successful intervention. They are experts in discussing difficult topics calmly and convincing people to improve their lives by getting sober.
An intervention isn’t something you should leave up to chance. Enlist the addiction interventionist experts at Drew Horowitz & Associates, LLC.
