Arise Intervention Model

• The loved one remains invited to every meeting and updated on the family’s unified stance

Treatment planning intensifies:

The group refines a concrete treatment plan with the interventionist’s guidance—whether that means detox followed by residential rehab, intensive outpatient, or specialized disorder recovery programs. A target treatment entry date is established.

By the end of Level 2, approximately 80% of addicted individuals have entered treatment. The consistent, loving pressure from supportive individuals proves more effective than any single conversation.

Level 3: The Formal ARISE Intervention

The formal arise intervention is a structured meeting used only when Levels 1 and 2 do not result in treatment entry. This level is rarely needed but highly effective when required.

Critical distinctions of Level 3:

• The individual still receives advance invitation—no surprise confrontation at the door

• Core ARISE values remain: transparency, respect, and choice

• Each participant clearly states specific concerns, the impact of addiction on their life, and what consequences will follow if treatment is refused

Examples of consequences families might set:

• No longer paying rent or phone bills

• No longer providing transportation for children

• Changes in employment or business arrangements

• No housing if treatment is refused

These consequences are not punishments but functional boundaries that protect the family while communicating the seriousness of the situation. The tone remains firm but caring, with messaging focused on love and commitment to recovery and healing.

By this stage, around 83% have accepted help. The individual has had extended time to process the need for treatment, multiple opportunities to engage, and clear understanding of what happens next.

Continuing Care and the ARISE Continuum of Support

ARISE is not a one-time event but a continuing care model that often runs 6–12 months after treatment entry.

What continuing care includes:

• The interventionist maintains contact with both the family and treatment center (with appropriate consent)

• Ongoing family sessions address communication skills, boundary setting, relapse warning signs, and rebuilding trust

• Coordination of aftercare: outpatient treatment, mutual-help groups like AA or SMART Recovery, and family therapy

Typical touchpoints:

Timeframe

Focus

30 days

Transition support, early recovery challenges

90 days

Relapse prevention, family communication

180 days

Long term recovery planning, individual and family healing

12 months

Sustained recovery assessment, lifestyle integration

The goal is stable recovery for the entire family system—not just short-term abstinence for one person. Family healing matters as much as individual recovery, and both require ongoing support.

Who Developed the ARISE Model and Why It Matters

ARISE was developed in the 1990s–2000s by Dr. Judith Landau and colleagues including James Garrett, Robert Shea, M. Duncan Stanton, Gloria Baciewicz, and David Brinkman-Sull. Their work drew on decades of family systems research.

The model emerged specifically in response to limitations of traditional confrontational interventions. Published studies in the American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse and other peer-reviewed journals validate ARISE as an evidence based best practice for addiction treatment engagement.

This research-backed foundation means families can trust that ARISE principles align with what actually helps—not just intuition or dramatic television portrayals of intervention.

When to Consider the ARISE Intervention Model for Your Family

Warning signs that signal it may be time:

• Repeated overdoses, DUIs, or legal problems

• Job loss or declining work performance

• Escalating substance use or secretive behavior

• Financial chaos: missing money, unpaid bills, borrowing

• Untreated co-occurring trauma or mental health disorders

• Physical health deterioration

Addressing common fears:

Many families worry about “pushing them away” or “making things worse.” ARISE directly reduces these risks through its invitational, non-confrontational approach. You do not need to wait for rock bottom—in fact, waiting can be fatal.

ARISE principles apply across alcohol, opioids, stimulants, prescription drugs, eating disorders, and process addictions. Whether your loved one is an adult child, partner, parent, or sibling, the family-centered approach adapts to your specific situation.

If you recognize these patterns in your family, reach out today for a confidential consultation. The recovery process can begin with a single phone call—and you do not have to face these challenges alone.