Alcohol Intervention

If you are faced with the situation of seeing someone who you love struggle with a serious alcohol dependency problem and are uncertain of what methods you can take to get them help,  one of the ways in which you can attempt to do this  is through an organized intervention.

In most cases the alcohol abuser is in denial of their problem and therefore will not seek help on their own and is also unable or unwilling to see the pain it is causing to their loved ones.

A well planned intervention involves all of the closest family members, friends, and sometimes co-workers or clergy coming together to confront the addict explaining to him or her all of the negative effects that their alcoholism has caused not only to themselves but also those who surround them.

Then the addict is asked whether or not that they will accept the treatment which has been pre-planned by the intervention members. The first step to beginning an intervention is to gather together all of the family members and friends who are willing to participate and make arrangements with a program or treatment facility before the intervention. 

The next step you will want to take is to have a meeting with all the participants and have everyone write down their personal reasons including any specific incidents that have caused them pain due to the alcohol abuse by the addict. Each member must also make a decision as to what consequences the addict will face if they should refuse treatment.

Set a date, location and time for the intervention keeping this a secret from the addict and make a plan to get them to the intervention site without revealing the reason. When the intervention takes place each member then expresses their feelings and concerns to the alcoholic reinforcing the fact that they love them and will be there to support them should they choose to accept the treatment.  You also have the option to consult with an intervention specialist to ensure a successful intervention.