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Addiction Intervention


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It can be extremely challenging to help a loved one struggling with addiction.

Those struggling with addiction are often in denial about their situation, and are often unwilling to seek treatment. They often do not fully understand the negative effects their behaviour has on their own lives, much less the lives of those around them, including children, spouses, parents, other family members, friends or colleagues.

What is an Intervention?

A professional intervention is a powerful way to get an individual to truly address their addiction problems and to make a drastic lifestyle change.
At one time there was a belief that those struggles with addiction could not be helped until they “hit bottom”. That should not be the case.

Hands are maing a love sign before an addiction intervention.

Addiction Intervention Overview

An intervention involves a group of loved ones gathering together to confront an individual about their addiction and the harm it is causing.

To be successful, an intervention should be regarded as an opportunity for the individual to break through denial, realize the effects of their addiction, and accept help in taking the first step toward recovery. The role of the interventionist is to act as guide, educator, and mediator throughout the intervention process.

A person is supported during his intervention session at Trafalgar.

Intervention Models

Invitational Model

The Invitational Model is straightforward and does not involve surprise. The family and friends of the invididual schedule a workshop or meeting with the interventionist. A family or friend invites them to the “meeting,” while providing full knowledge about what will occur. It’s left up to the person to decide whether to attend or not. However, the meeting is held whether the person decides to attend or not.

Systemic Model

Confrontational approaches are not always the best option for interventions, especially with hostile or defensive inviduals. The Systemic Intervention Model is a good choice in these cases. During meetings with the interventionist, the entire family discusses how everyone contributes to the individual’s continued abuse of substances or behaviours. Instead of forcing them to confront their denial of the addiction problem, the focus is on how to encourage the individual to cease the addictive behaviour. Only behaviours and interactions that encourage positive abstinence are encouraged.

Motivational Model

The goal of this intervention technique is to encourage the individual to make positive behavioural changes by engaging in conversation. The interventionist aims to guide the person by understanding his or her point of view, offering empathy and building trust.

How to Start an Intervention

An intervention starts with a phone call from a concerned loved one. The interventionist will conduct an assessment of the current situation, then develop a plan. The plan will start with a “loved one” meeting, where the interventionist will coach the family on how the process will unfold.

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres DOES NOT offer professional interventions services. However, we provide resources/contact info for interventionists that we work with. Please reach out to your Trafalgar Admissions Advisor for complete resources/contact information.

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