›› Intervention

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Interventionists specialize in working with families, friends, employers, and coworkers of the addict to help get him or her into the right treatment as quickly and effectively as possible. Without proper training, few families can conduct a productive intervention on their own. Many interventionists will fly anywhere in the country to conduct an intervention and provide follow-up phone support.

›› Articles on Intervention

• Intervention Checklist
  

  Step by step how to conduct an intervention.
  

• How to Conduct an Intervention at the Workplace
  

  Yes, interventions are done at work, usually as a manager-employee meeting.
  

• Negotiating with an Addict
  

  The ways people try to negotiate with an addict and how to be effective.
  

›› Books & Films on Intervention

• How Helpful is that Helpline?
  

  A Guide to Finding Addiction Help on the Internet
  

• Perspectives from Addiction Professionals
  

  Addiction Professionals talk about successful addiction treatment, what it's like to help and be helped to overcome alcohol and drug abuse problems, and the insights they have gained in the process.
  

›› Recovery Stories

• Sue's Story
  

  Struggling with her teen's alcoholism.