Intervention Services
What is an intervention? The fact that you are reading this now tells me that more than likely you recently started asking yourself this question. Webster defines intervention as “the act of interfering with an outcome as to prevent harm or to improve functioning”. As classified by the American Medical Association addiction is a disease. Drug and/or alcohol addiction is a disease that harms our loved ones and prevents our families from functioning properly; it is a family disease. You may have started to realize that your loved one’s addiction is not only dragging themselves down a path of destruction, but they are also dragging you and your family down the path of destruction with them. The book Alcoholics Anonymous warns us that without treatment most will “pursue it to the gates of insanity or death”.
Unfortunately, for many, new and more powerful drugs such as fentanyl have shortened the journey to these very gates. Denial keeps addicts sick; denial keeps families sick. Your addicted loved one believes they can help themselves and you want this to be true; it is the easier softer way. Your loved one is making promises he or she is not capable of keeping. Your family is doing the same when you choose to believe, one last time, that your addict is capable of keeping any promise. You are chasing one temporary fix after another by giving in to their unhealthy demands in exchange for a few brief moments of quietness. All the while you are on eggshells waiting for the next inevitable blowup when the insanity returns. You are losing a tug of war power struggle between your addict, who is certain you are the problem; and your family who is certain that your addict is the problem. Sadly, everyone is right.
Life does not have to be lived this way. The first step for many is to courageously choose to affect the outcome and to prevent further harm to your loved one, an intervention. A well planned, rehearsed, and led intervention for many is the first step of the healing process. Hiring a professional, who understands the importance of each step and has the experience to recognize the inevitable surprises along the way, is the most important step. A well-trained interventionist should have the ability to build a team of members who understand their roles in the process and coach the team members on how to perform their vital respective roles. The correct treatment options will need to be arranged and available immediately once the addict agrees to accept help. We work with several treatment centers with different approaches to treatment and this allows us to tailor the most effective treatment program for your loved one.
Your addicted loved one should be encouraged through love, honesty, and compassion to immediately receive the treatment they need. While it is true that no one can help someone who doesn’t want help, or that people cannot be helped that have not “hit a rock bottom”, it is also true, and important to understand, that the family members and the loved ones of the addict can speed up the process of the addict wanting help and make the trip to the addict’s “rock bottom” shorter. A skilled interventionist will, with the family’s help, manufacture a “rock bottom”. It is important to understand that an intervention is a process. It is a process that when it is implemented correctly it immediately leads the family down the path of the healing and produces the desired outcome of the family’s loved one getting the help they need so that they may join the family in the healing process.
No different than with an addict, the family’s first step on their journey to sanity is to ask for help. How can any family that refuses to ask for help be disappointed or surprised when their loved one won’t ask for help? I encourage you to act now to save the life of your loved one and to begin repairing the damage done to your family by addiction. Remember, the drugs we are competing against are powerful, dangerous, and more deadly than ever. Don’t wait too long, contact us today for a free consultation to see if an intervention is a logical next step for your loved one and your family.
Alcohol and Drug Interventionists in Texas and Nearby Areas
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Alcohol and drug interventionists approach resistance with empathy, patience, and strategic communication. They acknowledge the individual’s feelings while gently challenging denial and excuses. They explore ambivalence and encourage small steps toward change using motivational interviewing techniques.
We understand change can be difficult. A Better Boat makes professional intervention accessible in Texas, offering the support you need to regain control.
Texas Professional Drug Addiction Interventions
Professional drug addiction interventions offer structured support, education, and guidance to confront addiction. They break through denial, provide clear expectations, and facilitate immediate action toward treatment. Led by trained interventionists, they unite loved ones in a collective effort to encourage the individual to seek help and begin their journey to recovery.
Our application contains a curated list of Texas professional drug addiction interventionists who provide personalized treatment plans, resources, and support you need to get rid of drug addiction.
Purpose of Professional Drug Addiction Interventions
The purpose of professional drug addiction interventions is to confront the individual with their addiction, break through denial, and motivate them to seek treatment. These interventions provide a structured and supportive environment for loved ones to express concern, educate the individual about the consequences of their addiction, and encourage immediate action toward recovery.
FAQs
Interventionists are experts who guide families and loved ones in confronting someone struggling with addiction or unhealthy behaviors. They help plan, educate, navigate the conversation, and connect them with treatment.
There are several types of interventions, each tailored to the individual’s specific circumstances and needs:
- Traditional Intervention: Involves loved ones coming together to confront the individual about their behavior.
- Family Systemic Intervention: Focuses on addressing family dynamics and communication patterns that contribute to the individual’s issues.
- Crisis Intervention: Implemented during emergencies to provide immediate support and resource access.
- Educational Intervention: Aims to educate individuals about the consequences of their behavior and motivate them to seek help.
- Brief Intervention: Short-term interventions address immediate concerns and motivate behavior change.
- Community Intervention: Involves community members and resources to support needy individuals within their social environment.
Intervention services bring together experts to address addiction, mental health, and behavioral issues. They guide individuals and families through the process, from planning to ongoing support, to create a path toward recovery and healing.