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Why is an Intervention Necessary?

There is an intensity inherent in group situations that is difficult to replicate one on one. When every important person in your life is sitting down with you and telling you that there is a problem and your behavior is causing tremendous harm, it's not so easy to walk away.

After many months or years of trying to reason with your loved one and getting nowhere, isn't it time for a different approach? The Canyon can assist you with planning and organizing an intervention to successfully drive home the message that you are deeply concerned about your loved one's well-being and are no longer willing to participate in the cycle of self-destruction. From detox to rehab to aftercare for drug rehab clients, The Canyon offers comprehensive treatment plans for those suffering from alcohol and drug addiction and are hoping for a fresh start in life.

The History of the Intervention

Vernon Johnson is credited with the first experimental interventions nearly forty years ago as a way to encourage alcoholics to accept help for their addiction. Johnson's two published works, I'll Quit Tomorrow (1973) and Intervention (1986) outline his basic approach and methodology still being used today. These methods have been proven effective not only for alcoholism, but also for drug abuse/addiction, gambling, sex addiction, eating disorders and many other types of disruptive impulses. They are so effective, in fact, that interventions are now being formed in response to executives, military personnel, professional athletes and other individuals who exhibit addictive behaviors in the workplace.

Interventions: The Best Kept Secret in Recovery

The general public, however, is still largely in the dark when it comes to options for their loved one's drug use. Rural or suburban families may not have immediate access to qualified treatment programs, or health insurance may not cover the expense. Even if this is not the case for your situation, many private therapists are reluctant to engage in a formal intervention, citing lack of experience or education of the process. To make matters worse, most will insist upon continuing the one-on-one therapy sessions instead of making necessary referrals to colleagues with intervention experience.

It is exactly this kind of "I can be your Savior" approach that you, and possibly other family members, have already tried. Trying to force someone to change is a losing battle that leads to frustration, anger, and blame. An intervention, on the other hand, offers the addict a choice: either get help for the problem, or lose the support of your friends and family.

What To Expect at an Intervention

A professional interventionist can assist you in all aspects of preparing and planning an intervention, including:

• Gathering family and friends to discuss the problem in detail
• Deciding what form the intervention should take
• Identifying who should be included
• Discussing education and treatment plans
• Outlining the intervention plan and schedule
• Meeting with the addict in question

Oftentimes, family members will recount an event that was especially painful for them, in an attempt to get the addict to see, firsthand, the effects of his or her actions. Expressing painful feelings of frustration, confusion, anger, betrayal, or even guilt can open new pathways of communication when done in a safe, loving environment. A professional interventionist from The Canyon is well trained in creating an atmosphere of trust where everyone involved is free to share their thoughts and feelings without repercussion.

Intervention Supported by The Canyonn

The Canyon has professional interventionist on call to offer full support to family members during this confusing time. From planning and organizing, even escorting your loved one to the drug treatment center, you can be sure that the intervention will run smoothly with a knowledgeable interventionist there to assist you.

If you need help challenging your loved one's drug abuse with enlightened compassion and respect, call us at The Canyon anytime for a free consultation.