An intervention is an opportunity for friends and family to try and convince somebody they care about that they need to stop drinking/drugging and be admitted to a drug rehab center. Because addicts and alcoholics are often in denial about their problem they are unable to see the extent of their problem. This makes it unlikely that they will ask for help on their own.

There are different sorts of intervention that you can stage to help somebody into a drug rehab center:

A family intervention is held by the immediate family of the addict/alcoholic. They will speak openly about how his/her using affects them and how they can see the drugs/alcohol damaging the individual. They will try to convince the addict/alcohol to be admitted into a drug rehab center.

An emergency intervention is held when there appears to be immediate danger to the individual. If the family and friends believe that the person is at high risk they may call for an emergency intervention to be performed at once. This might be to admit the addict/alcohol into a detoxification (detox) center under medical supervision prior to being treated at a drug rehab center.

If a teenager has been abusing drugs or alcohol then a teen intervention is called for. Because teens are naturally rebellious this sort of intervention requires a more diplomatic approach so that the intervention does not become oppositional. There are specialist inpatient adolescent treatment centers in South Africa that cater for teens.

A workplace intervention may be performed by people who work with somebody whose drinking/drugging is becoming a problem. It must be performed by colleagues that the individual feels close to and respects.

Before you stage an intervention you should consult with a professional in the addiction treatment industry. The goal of intervention should be to help the individual decide to enter a drug rehab center. This is a life or death event and careful planning is neccessary.

We Do Recover can help you make effective choices when deciding about which drug rehab center in South Africa is likely to best suit your loved one.