Drug Intervention Tips

Does someone you know need a drug intervention? Has their life spiraled so far out of control that you are afraid the next call you get will be the police, informing you that they are in jail, or worse, dead?

In some cases, drug addicts ask for help. They realize that they need to do something to change their life or it will get worse than ever. In many cases, however, the addict denies anything is wrong, and continues to lie, cheat, and steal in order to support their drug habit. You can see their life going completely out of control, but don't know what to do.
 
Here are a few suggestions, provided by Narconon Drug Rehab in Georgia, from those who have done successful interventions.

-Choose an appropriate drug rehab program before the intervention and ensure that there is immediate availability. Workable rehab prevents relapse.

-Decide who is going to be there. Family members or friends that the addict knows well and respects should be there, not those who will only create hostility because of their own anger towards the addict.

-Help the drug addict identify reasons that they must get help. These reasons must be real to the addict. There are issues that are significant and devastating to the addict - get them to talk about them.

-Force the addict out of their "addiction comfort zone". An addict who is being provided money, a car and a place to freely live and do drugs is not likely to quit. Let the addict know they will no longer receive this type of assistance. Take away any "help" that is actually killing the person.

-The optimum time for an intervention is just after a major event, such as an incarceration, job loss or spouse leaving. It should be done when the addict is sober.

-The tone of the intervention should be one of concern and love, but not sympathy. It must be unwavering in communicating that the family will no longer standby and watch the addict kill themselves.

-Have a staff member from the chosen rehab available if possible, if there is no interventionist.

-Before the intervention, have the addict's bags packed and travel arrangements made. There should be no delay.

Call 877-413-3073 and get your study guide for family intervention. We will email it or fax it. And once you read it we will help you make the plans.

START PLANNING A NEW LIFE NOW FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

For more information on drug addiction rehabilitation or drug education, call Narconon of Georgia at 1-877-413-3073.
 
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