How Does An Interventionist Help?

An Interventionist is a trained professional in dealing with alcoholics and drug addicts. They are also trained on how to run an intervention. Unlike family and friends who may feel vulnerable to the addicts pleading or lies, an Interventionist has heard and see if all before. It’s also really hard for family and friends to confront the addict. Remember this is your son or daughter who you love. It’s hard to tell that person you think they have a problem.

Are There Things I Should Know When Attending A Drug Addiction Intervention?

Yes. If you are a family member setting up a Drug Addiction Intervention the first thing you should know is not everyone is going to agree that your brother or boyfriend has a problem. Some people may work against you. If you are a friend asked to participate you need to know that you are walking into a hot situation. The addict may see you being there as a sign of betrayal. They may say things to you that are hurtful and embarrassing. Be prepared for the worst.

Upon Exiting Rehab You May Need Sober Monitoring

Don’t look at Sober Monitoring like it’s a bad thing. Everyone goes through times in their lives when they need a little extra help. Just because you have someone checking in from time to time to make sure you are staying on the straight and narrow doesn’t mean you are being watched. You took the steps needed to get sober and you did the hard work. You should want to continue working so that all that hard work doesn’t go to waste. Staying sober is harder once you get out of rehab and enter into the real world again.