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Rehab Isn’t Just for Celebrities: Intervention AE and the Intervention TV Show as an Example of Real Life People Facing Real Life Challenges

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

Rehab Is For Real People Too: Interventions

For many of us, the word rehab is associated with celebrity and fame. We think about the many celebrities who have been in and out of rehab—Lindsey Lohan, Britney Spears, Robert Downey Jr., Drew Barrymore, Michael Jackson, Nicole Ritchie, etc. The list is endless. But what many of us fail to remember is that addiction and compulsion affect many people, not just those in the entertainment industry. And for those individuals who don’t have the money to check into beautiful luxurious rehabilitation centers at their leisure, the process of seeking help and recovering is very difficult. For this reason, many people suffering from drug addiction, alcohol abuse, or some other form of compulsion must experience an intervention before submitting themselves to a recovery program.

Intervention AE

AE is known for its provocative and drama-oriented shows. Intervention AE does a good job of exploring these “real life” people who are displaying negative and unacceptable behavior as a result of his or her addiction or abuse. The show provides audiences with a look into what addiction and abuse can do to a person, and how to go about resolving the addiction or abuse. It gives people a look at interventions and the treatment admission process from a perspective that we are not used to seeing in the media.

The Intervention TV Show

The intervention TV show is an example of real like people facing real life challenges. Individual’s who are suffering from drug addiction, alcoholism, etc., are followed as they attempt to overcome obstacles that exist as a result of their behavior. The show illustrates the intervention process as well. It is a good media display of ordinary people dealing with problems of addiction, as opposed to the more normalized celebrity gossip that tends to belittle the difficulties of addiction.

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Staging an Intervention: Intervention Services and a Crisis Intervention

Monday, February 8th, 2010

Intervention Services

Staging an intervention can be an extremely daunting and emotionally tolling task. Intervening in someone you loves life isn’t something anyone hopes to do, but sometimes we are left with no other options. While to some people an intervention may be comparable to an act of betrayal, the repercussions that could occur without the intervention have the potential to be much worse. Not intervening could result in either temporary or permanent damages to the individual’s emotional and physical death, or even death. An intervention can be used for a number ailments or situations. These may include addiction to alcohol and/or other drugs, nicotine, food, the Internet, sex, spending/shopping, and gambling; the need for nursing home or medical care; domestic violence issues; and chronic pain with addiction. Using intervention services throughout the process will improve your chances of success.

What Happens After the Intervention?

The primary goal of an intervention is to encourage an individual into some type of treatment program or recovery program. For drug addiction or alcoholism for example, after the intervention the first step would be a detox program. After completing the detoxification process the individual should participate in either a primary residential care program or an intensive outpatient program. The goal is to learn how to live sober and happy. The treatment program or recovery program should be chosen prior to the intervention so that the individual can be placed in the program immediately after the intervention is finished. One sign of a successful intervention is encouraging the individual into treatment without a fight. If you they willingly go after hearing all that has been said, then you know they want to recover.

Crisis Intervention

A crisis intervention can be administered in a similar manner, but in a much speedier manner. A crisis intervention addresses victims of post-traumatic stress disorder, or victims of extremely traumatic events, and aims to help them move past the event or the PTSD and achieve happiness.

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When you Need an Intervention: A Drug and Alcohol Intervention and a Crisis Intervention

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

What’s an Intervention?

An intervention can be used for a number of reasons. For drug addicted individuals, for alcoholics, for gambling addicts, for sex addicts, for individuals who experience a traumatic event, etc. For individuals suffering from a particular ailment or addiction, loneliness can be all encompassing. An intervention lets the individual know that they are not alone. It is very important for them to feel like they have a support network. The point of an intervention is to provide encouragement and support to the individual in an attempt to persuade them into treatment.

Drug and Alcohol Intervention

The type of intervention you perform depends completely on the individual. A brief intervention could be a simple conversation between two people, or a session with a counselor or therapist. A more intense and structured drug and alcohol intervention usually includes a group of close family members and friends who together confront the individual about their fears, concerns, anxieties, etc. The goal is to encourage the individual to enter treatment and recognize that they have a number of people there who will support them. If needed, an intervention specialist can be present, and will provide structure and balance and can facilitate the entire intervention.

Crisis Intervention

Some individuals who experience a traumatic event, such as sexual abuse, domestic violence, a natural disaster, etc., may suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Victims of post-traumatic stress disorder may need a crisis intervention. A crisis intervention aims to assist the individual in confronting the reality of what happened to them and get them the help that they need. Crisis support should be given as soon as possible, if not immediately to help reduce any psychological problems that may persist. Again, the environment should be relaxed, encouraging, and non-judgmental.

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Defining Intervention: Drug Interventions and Alcoholism Interventions

Friday, January 15th, 2010

Defining Intervention

The word intervention can be defined in a few different ways:

1. An intervention is an orchestrated attempt by one, or often many, people (usually family and friends) to get someone to seek professional help
2. An action undertaken in order to change what is happening or might happen in another’s affairs, especially in order to prevent something undesirable

In looking at these definitions it becomes clear that we intervene in other peoples lives because we care. When our loved ones suffer, we suffer. We try to prevent bad things from happening to good people. If we see someone we care about fall victim to substance abuse, mental disorders, various addictions, etc., we try to do everything in our power to relieve his or her suffering. The process of intervening in someone else’s life can be difficult, and at first they may feel betrayed. However, they will eventually come around and realize that all you wanted to do was help.

Drug Intervention

Drug addiction has become all too common, and should not be taken lightly. Individuals who suffer from drug addiction are putting their life at risk, and are potentially putting those they care about at risk too. If you know someone who is suffering from drug addiction, then consider the prospect of performing a drug intervention. As was stated earlier, we intervene because we care. While you might fear the reaction you will receive from intervening, it is better to handle anger from the individual then lose them to drugs forever.

Alcoholism Intervention

Like drug addiction, alcoholism affects a huge number of people every single day. If you know someone who is an alcoholic, or is displaying symptoms of becoming an alcoholic then consider conducting an alcoholism intervention. It is important for people to know that they have a support network. Perhaps learning that they have support and encouragement from family and friends will be just what they need to get into treatment.

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Reality Television’s Role in Intervention Awareness

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

Real Issues and Real People

The media has done a pretty good job of publicizing and exploiting the everyday realities of life. I think it is safe to say that about fifty percent, if not more, of current television series are some spin off of reality. MTV has a new reality television series almost every month, and other channels are quickly learning that the exploitive efforts to depict reality are what bring in the big bucks. It is entertaining to watch real people interact on national television. Who cares if a large percentage of what happens in these reality television series is scripted—that doesn’t make it any less entertaining! Everyone has problems, and for those individuals who feel alone, or feel like they are the only person in the world who is suffering, it can be nice to turn on the T.V. and watch someone else struggle through similar problems. Take for example, the MTV show True Life. This show illustrates the lives of real people and the obstacles they have to overcome. Each episode has a theme and follows individuals who are suffering from eating disorders, drug addiction, alcoholism, relationship issues, family issues, etc. Almost every episode includes some type of intervention by family members, friends, a professional counselor, etc. In that sense then, you could say that shows such as True Life are raising intervention awareness, and giving hope to certain audience members who might be suffering from similar problems.

Intervention T.V Show

On that note, try flipping to A&E where you can watch an intervention T.V. show that takes you through the entire process of performing an intervention. The show depicts individuals who are suffering from some type of ailment—drug addiction, alcoholism, eating disorder, etc.—and reveals the kind of lifestyle that many people live with. The show also follows family members and friends as they work with an intervention specialist to develop an intervention plan. The goal is always to get the individual proper treatment so that they can work to overcome their problem and start living a healthy and happy life again.

Intervention Services

By illustrating various intervention services, television shows like this have the potential to have a profound impact on an audience member who can relate to what is happening on-screen. While some reality television is trashy, and some is funny, it is shows like this that can change a persons life.

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Drug and Alcohol Interventions: Talking to a Drug Interventionist and Planning the Intervention

Monday, December 28th, 2009

solitude3Drug and Alcohol Interventions

Does addiction or alcoholism run in your family? Do you have a friend or family member displaying concrete signs of addiction or alcoholism? Do you feel like there is nothing you can do? There is. Drug and alcohol interventions have proven to be extremely beneficial to struggling addicts and alcoholics who have reached a low point in their lives. Interventions can be implemented in various ways depending on the level of addiction or alcoholism the individual displays, money matters, and personal choice. A brief intervention might be a simple conversation between two or more people informing the struggling individual of concern over their actions. In more serious cases, a professional interventionist might be involved. A professional interventionist is there to help family and friends develop a plan of action and structure the intervention so that it can be successful and smart. This method tends to be more successful as the structure and the environment might be more convincing and encouraging.

Your Drug Interventionist

A professional drug interventionist understands the emotional difficulty that accompanies drug addiction and alcoholism. They are prepared to help you and your family go through this difficult experience. Their job is to provide structure. Before the intervention the interventionist can go over various treatment options and they will help you develop a plan of action, which includes both the intervention itself and the post-intervention treatment. They will be there for the intervention and will help deal with the transfer to a residential treatment center or whatever the family has chosen. They also are available for post-intervention services including consultations and various treatments.

The Intervention

The intervention itself will be planned out between close family and friends and the interventionist. The environment will be encouraging and non-judgmental and aims to push the addict into a proper recovery program.

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Conducting an Intervention: Working With an Alcohol and Drug Interventionist and Various Intervention Services

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Intervention

Drugs and alcohol are two very dangerous substances. What might start out as an experimental social usage of drugs or a drink here and there can quickly turn into a full-fledged addiction. In some cases, a person is able to recognize their addiction and take the necessary steps to recover. However, more often than not, it will take more than that, and family and friends need to get involved. This could mean having a few conversations together, confronting them about their addiction, offering support, etc. In more serious cases, a professional intervention might need to be conducted. If you know someone who is displaying signs of drug addiction or alcoholism then do not wait to act. Early identification tends to yield better results, as the person is not as deep into their addiction. The intervention process varies depending on the person. Call a professional interventionist and discuss your options.

Alcohol and Drug Interventionist

As mentioned above, it is highly recommended that friends or family members who wish to perform an intervention consult a professional alcohol and drug interventionist. By having a professional who can set the tone, and who can provide the voice of reason in cases that involve extreme emotion, the chances of getting the individual to participate in a recovery program is increased.

Intervention Services

The primary goal of an intervention is to get the individual into a type of recovery program. This could involve one or more of the following: detoxification, primary residential care, sober living, intensive outpatient services, sober coaching, etc. By developing a proper plan of action with a professional interventionist, the likelihood of convincing the individual to participate in one of these programs will increase dramatically. Various intervention services can help to establish a foundation upon which to act. Additional post-intervention services can also be utilized in order to follow up.

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Effectively Implementing Drug and Alcohol Intervention Methods

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

Intervention TV Show: Myth And Reality

Some people tune into the Intervention TV show and find that it is entertaining. There is even speculation that some episodes are staged for a more dramatic effect. Regardless of the gossip, drug addiction is a real problem that affects many families. Heart wrenching as it may be, experts fear that as many five million Americans may suffer from drug addiction by the end of the year 2020. An increasing number of people being admitted to hospitals and in need of medical treatment for drug related illnesses is becoming a major problem. With a growing amount of individuals abusing drugs, a change needs to be made in getting addicts the help that they need.

Time For An Intervention?

Like the AE series, an intervention is the first step to getting an addict assistance for their problem. Some may feel that the drama is feigned for ratings but emotions can run just as high in reality. Drug addicts often exhibit similar frustration and uncertainty about their habits. Many will deny that they have a problem while pushing family and loved ones away. Others may hide their behaviors and be defensive at the suggestion that they have a problem. The bottom line is that an intervention sets the stage for an addict to be surrounded by the support of their loved ones.

Various Drug And Alcohol Intervention Methods

Drug and alcohol intervention methods may vary, but the accomplishments of sobriety are the same. An addict may initially feel anger or resentment at others infringing on their privacy. This is a normal reaction as it may be overwhelming to be forced to deal with your problems in one sitting. Addicts should not have to feel like they are being judged. Rehabilitation programs are not without their flaws but they are tremendously helpful resources in getting individuals back on the right track of life again

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Do drug interventions work?

Thursday, April 9th, 2009

Just recently saw a TV show on interventions.  Do drug interventions really work? The show was great but I’m always torn when watching these reality TV shows and feel that this should probably be kept private. The show had a drug interventionist by the name of Ken Seeley with Intervention 911. Ken has been on the show for several years now and in my opinion is the best interventionist on the show. You can tell that he really loves what he does and is in the business to save lives.

So back to the orginal question I had… Do drug interventions work? Yes I think they do but it’s tough to know if the addicts stay sober once the interventionist has done their job and gotten them to admit their addiction and go to a rehab. My feelings are that the only one that can determine if one is an addict would be the actual addict. Now I know there are a lot of active addicts out there that are able to get by and are able to cope with life and do not think they’re addicts so an intervention would really make this clear.

The intervetnion process helps to get the family involved and really helps the addict see what descrtuction they’re causing in their families life. So in this regard, I think that drug intervetnions work. I also think that they work in getting the addict to get into treatment to get a clear head so they can start to recover from drug addiction and/or alcoholism.

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