So you’ve come to terms with someone you love needs to enter an alcohol or drug rehab program.   That’s a good thing!  Far too many people slip deeper into the cycle of addiction for no other reason than they don’t have people who care about them enough to hold a drug or alcohol intervention.

What are the Different Types of Drug Intervention?

You can hold an intervention for just about any type of addiction.   In fact, the subject matter and agenda for an intervention depends more on the specific personality of the individual, and less on the types of drugs that the person is using.

Still, you should consider holding one of the following if someone you love is suffering from a drug problem:

• Vicodin addiction intervention
• OxyContin addiction intervention
• Heroin addiction intervention
• Marijuana addiction intervention
• Crystal meth addiction intervention
• Cocaine addiction intervention

Within each of these drug intervention types there are a number of subtle nuances that can be employed to help the individual get into treatment.

What are the Different Types of Intervention?

Not all addiction or substance abuse issues are the same – so it stands to reasons that there should be a number of different intervention options available throughout the country.

The following information provides a brief overview of some of the most common types of intervention – and will help friends and loved one better understand which is right for that important person in their life.

• Alcohol intervention. An individual suffering from alcoholism or alcohol abuse issues needs professional help.   Alcohol interventions are the first step towards addiction recovery for the disease of alcoholism.
• Drug intervention. Drug addiction destroys lives.   Not only is the individual with the addict impacted, but friends and family are put at risk as well.
• Family intervention. Nobody feels the brunt of an addiction more than the individual’s family.   That means that wives, children, parents or siblings are often the most appropriate people to call for an intervention.     Note:  Sometimes family bring with them certain emotional “baggage” to an intervention.   It is important to let past feeling sit on the sidelines and have the focus be placed squarely on the individual and getting him or her help for addiction.
• Friend intervention. When family is unable to provide the proper perspective on an individual’s addiction, the next best thing is to call on friends.  A friend intervention is a chance for some much needed distance to go along with the love and support offered by close friends.
• Workplace intervention. Co-workers and employers have an investment in helping someone they work with overcome their addiction to drugs or alcohol.   The cost of firing an individual and retraining a new employee can be much more significant that helping the individual get their life (and career) back on track.

Best Ways to find an Intervention or an Interventionist

• Ask a rehab professional. Obviously, alcohol and drug rehab centers are well acquainted with the intervention community.   If you are researching a good rehab center for your loved one, ask the team on hand at the rehab center for advice on finding a professional interventionist.
• Consult a medical professional. Medical professionals and psychologists are often among the first to know when an individual has a drug or alcohol problem.   For that reason, they are often “in the know” about professional interventionists in the area.
• Do your online homework. A number of the best interventionists in the country have websites that describe everything they do in detail.   Do your web research to learn more.

What to do after an Intervention

The object behind any intervention is to get the individual into treatment as soon as possible following the meeting.   Experts literally recommend that you have the individual’s bags packed and have someone assigned to drive them off as soon as they have come to terms with the situation.