Understanding Intervention

What is an Intervention?

An intervention is one of the most powerful, life-changing actions a family can take to help a loved one struggling with addiction or untreated mental health challenges...

What does a Professional Interventionist do?

When a family seeks out a professional interventionist, they are often focused on one goal: getting their loved one to agree to treatment. While this is a critical piece of the intervention process...

Intervention Success Rates

One of the most common concerns families have when considering an intervention is whether it will “work.” Many believe that if their loved one refuses treatment, the intervention has failed.

When is the best time to do an Intervention?

One of the most common questions families ask is, “When should we do an intervention?” The simple answer is: as soon as possible. Waiting for a loved one to “hit rock bottom” is not only dangerous but also unnecessary.

What happens if My Loved One Says Yes or No?

One of the biggest fears families have when considering an intervention is, “What if they say no?” On the other hand, many families are so focused on getting their loved one to say “yes” that they forget...

Do I need a professional for an intervention?

When faced with the overwhelming task of helping a loved one struggling with addiction or untreated mental health issues, families often ask: Do we really need a professional interventionist...

How to Help A Loved One Change

Watching someone you love struggle with addiction or an untreated mental health disorder is emotionally exhausting. If you’re reading this, you’re likely stuck in a painful cycle of hope and disappointment...

How to Select a Treatment Program

When seeking a treatment program for a loved one struggling with addiction, the decision can feel overwhelming. Families often find themselves in crisis, desperate for immediate solutions...

Commonly Abused Substances

When a loved one begins acting differently, withdrawing from family, or experiencing unexplained health issues, it’s natural to worry. But how do you determine if they are struggling with substance abuse...

Cannabis Induced Psychosis

Cannabis use has changed dramatically in recent years. The rise of high-potency cannabis products—including potent flower, dabs, and edibles—has led to a growing number of cases of cannabis-induced psychosis...

What Is Rock Bottom?

When someone you love is caught in the grip of addiction or an untreated mental health disorder, it’s easy to feel stuck between fear and hope. Families often hear phrases like, “They have to hit rock bottom” or “They have to want to get sober”...

Types of Interventions

When a loved one is struggling with addiction or mental health challenges, knowing how to intervene effectively can feel overwhelming. Many families delay taking action because they are unsure which...