When should an intervention be instituted?

Question by Star: When should an intervention be instituted?
Please give any examples other than drug/alc addictions. Could it be used for a potentially negligent attitude where someone could get hurt if their thinking is not changed?

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Best answer:

Answer by Kevo
Obviously gambling and child abuse are two that come to my mind. Child abuse requires mandatory reporting by anyone that works with children.

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