Advice for Interventions
How to Prepare for an Intervention
There are several steps you will want to take before holding a drug or alcohol intervention. The first would be ensuring that an intervention is appropriate for your situation. If you contact a professional interventionist, they will help you determine this. They will use an assessment that looks at the symptoms you have observed of your loved one.
This step is important because mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar can often be blended in with substance abuse. If your loved one is struggling with a mental health concern in addition to substance abuse, they will likely be in need of co-occurring treatment. Co-occurring treatments are specialized treatment programs focusing on both areas of concern to give your loved one the best possible care.
When you plan your intervention, you will want to be mindful of the details. Specifically, where the meeting will occur, and who will be participating. We mentioned that the overall goal is to encourage your loved ones to get help for their substance abuse. Keep that in mind when deciding who will be participating in the meeting. When it comes to the location, ideally, you would choose a neutral location where your loved one feels safe. It may be helpful for the participants involved in the intervention to write down what they would like to say so that they can be thoughtful about their contribution.
You will want to make sure that you are in a healthy mindset before beginning the intervention. Planning an intervention can be a lot of work if you are not using professional services. It is essential that you take care of yourself during this challenging time. This could simply mean making minor changes to your routine to include a bit more self-care than you usually do.
If you find yourself looking into drug interventions in Colorado, we encourage you to contact Family Interventions at (866)584-2525. Our professional interventionists will help you plan every step of your intervention and guide the intervention when it occurs. We recognize the hardships that come when you have a loved one who struggles with addiction and are here to help you and your family navigate a path forward.