Does anyone know anything about interventions?Do you think they are the right thing to do?

Question by molliehollie: Does anyone know anything about interventions?Do you think they are the right thing to do?
My older brother and sister both in their 30’s,are both crack/cocaine abusers.My sister has lost everything that should have been her reason for living(3 children,boyfriend,family),and my brother has 2 children also,that he sees on occasion.We just lost one of our older brothers in April due to a cocaine overdose,I don’t understand why that wasn’t a wake up call for them…they both recently moved in my fathers house,neither work,help out w/ anything,I know the reason my dad lets them be there is b/c he just can’t handle losing another child,and he thinks they are behaving,they’re not!I’ve watched the Intervention show on t.v. and it seems to help,but thats t.v. I just hate seeing this go on I don’t want to lose another sibling,espeacially to drug overdoses…but I don’t know how to go about helping them….and I know I can’t help them unless they want to be helped…..HELP!!!!!

Best answer:

Answer by Southwind
Yes, in the case of drug and alcohol addictions they can be very helpful. However, it is very wise to involve a professional in the intervention itself or in the planning. Its not quite like it seems on the television show. Interventions can easily backfire…so please consult someone who can help.
GBU

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