Intervention for Adolescents
Intervention Definition
An intervention is an orchestrated attempt by one, or
often many, people (usually family and friends) to get
someone to seek professional help with an addiction or
some kind of traumatic event or crisis. The term intervention
is most often used when the traumatic event involves addiction
to drugs or other items. Intervention can also refer to
the act of using a technique within a therapy session.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intervention_(counseling)
Description of a Teen Intervention
For Teens Using Drugs and Alcohol, Substance Use, Substance
Abuse, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction
Intervention is a process of uniting loved ones, related
to or friends of teen struggling with alcohol addiction
, drug addiction, or prescription drug addiction.
An Intervention is necessary when teen struggling with
alcohol addiction, drug addiction, or prescription drug
addiction is in denial of the problem, yet the chaos and
destruction of behaviors is evident to loved ones, family,
and friends.
IT
WORKS!
Intervention
works! Addiction Treatment works! However, it
can be difficult to get an individual to treatment. Most
people do not know the exact nature of the problem or
situation for which self-medication behavior eases the
pain. Whether it is the individual alcoholic or addict,
or the loved ones involved, most people are unable to
identify the underlying issues, prior to addiction treatment.
An individual might be struggling with depression, anxiety,
or other mental health issues. Trauma or a lack of appropriate
coping skills might also be the underlying issues. Regardless,
an Intervention works and treatment works, if the teen
struggling with addiction can find his/her way to help.
Steps to a Teen Intervention
Teens Using Drugs and Alcohol, Substance Use, Substance
Abuse, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction
Pre- Intervention
The Pre-Intervention Step, is the time in which you the
parent decide you can’t take this behavior, chaos,
and self-destruction anymore. This is the time when you
take action. You, loved ones, family, and friends, plan
to unite to discuss the next steps.
During the Pre-Intervention Step, you will contact the
INTERVENTIONIST, to discuss the history you’ve experienced
with the your teen who is struggling with alcohol addiction
or drug addiction or prescription drug addiction. Once
you’ve contacted the INTERVENTIONIST, the following
steps are easier and guided by your INTERVENTIONIST, who
will give you support, validate your concerns, and provide
guidance thorough the INTERVENTION process.
Preparation
The Preparation Step, is the time in which you gather
a history of the chaos and self destruction of the teen
struggling with addiction, and the impact his/her behavior
or addiction has had on you, your life and other people
and their lives.
The Preparation Step is also a time in which you discuss
the appropriate addiction treatment program for your teen.
You will decide on a treatment program and decide on the
payment method.
The Intervention Preparation Step is a time in which you
and everyone else involved in the INTERVENTION will write
letters to the addicted teen, describing your concerns,
your feelings, the purpose for the intervention, and your
hope for the future. You will also pack appropriate clothes
and necessities for the individual who will enter a treatment
facility.
Intervention
The Intervention Step is the act of the INTERVENTION.
At this time, everyone involved in the INTERVENTION will
gather in one location. Everything will have been planned
and discussed with your INTERVENTIONIST. Your letters
will be ready. Everyone will be gathered at the Intervention
location.
Your teen will arrive or will be sleeping and then awaken
by you or another individual. The Intervention, at that
time, will begin. You might encounter an angry, surprised,
or defensive teen. You might have a difficult time or
an easy time, sharing your intentions of this INTERVENTION.
Your teen might even refuse to participate and leave the
location.
If your teen agrees to stay and proceed with the INTERVENTION,
he/she will sit in a chair and will be instructed as to
the purpose of the intervention and the steps that will
follow. Communication is extremely important. Loving,
positive, yet firm and direct communication is imperative.
Everyone will read their letters. Many of the letters
will refer to the destruction caused by alcohol addiction,
drug addiction or prescription drug addiction. Letters
will be emotional and typically include painful memories
of the chaos of addiction. Once the letters have been
read, your loved one will have an opportunity to respond.
The INTERVENTIONIST will facilitate this entire process,
re-directing as needed. The final step of the INTERVENTION
is to explain that your teen’s needed belongings are packed
and ready for his/her addiction treatment program and
recovery. Transportation will be waiting.
Everyone will say their goodbyes and your teen will leave
with the INTERVENTIONIST for the beginning of the addiction
treatment program.
Post-Intervention
Post Intervention for the alcoholic or addict teen begins
with the transportation to an addiction treatment facility.
Post Intervention for the family of the alcoholic or addict
teen begins, once the teen has departed the INTERVENTION
location. During the Post Intervention, family members
and friends discuss their experience and validate their
letters, feelings, and concerns . It is the beginning
of a hopeful and healing journey to recovery for the alcoholic
or addict teen and family and friends.
We at Inspirations Teen Rehab understand the unique challenges of being a parent.
If you have any questions, please know that we are here to provide you with support
and guidance, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We welcome the opportunity to
answer your questions free of charge about teen drug rehab, teen
substance abuse, adolescent addiction, teen
intervention, teen behavior,
teen depression or other related matters.
Reach out to us. Teen Recovery is just a phone call away. If the information you
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