There are so many times in a person’s life where help is needed and not recognized. No person can survive difficult times without the support of friends, family, and others that care about them. Even though, any kind of love and support is better than none at all, there are ways to be most effective and considerate when urging loved ones to pursue different, healthier lifestyles.
Using a professional interventionist to start these conversations is a helpful way to make your concerns known and provides the safest experience. There are many reasons and situations that would require an intervention—such as abuse of alcohol, street drugs, prescription/pain medications, eating disorder, pathological gambling, self-mutilation, or other self-defeating behavior. Obviously, interventions are not limited to these issue areas. Rather, any behavior, which inspires concern and fear in hearts and minds of loved ones, can be discussed.
Addiction is a Brain Disease
Recent studies and research show that addiction is a brain disease. It something to be taken seriously and it renders the addicted person as controlled and subject to the addiction. Like other diseases, addiction can be treated. There is no conscious decision to become addicted, but there is a conscious decision to seek out help and resources. This is when an intervention is required, to bridge the gap between swirling in addiction to grasping at the lifelines that may exist. Interventions are necessary when a person needs help, but hasn’t been willing to accept it.
When battling an addictive illness, introspective judgment is compromised. It is very hard to be in control of one’s priorities when addicted to substances or behaviors. Priorities of family, responsibilities, work, school, and loved ones become replaced with substances, behaviors, and whatever else is plaguing the person. There is a gross need for intervention when one cannot decide which lifestyle factors take precedence. An addictive illness removes reasoning and causes the person to believe that continuing to use the addictive substance or behavior is as necessary as water, food or warmth.
Interventions allow an avenue for concerned family members and employers to give the addicted person a reason to seek out help.
When is Professional Intervention Necessary?
Interventions with a professional interventionist, such as Vince Carolan, can be incredibly effective and safe for both the concerned family and loved ones and the person who is addicted to substances or behaviors. There are specific instances where a professional interventionist provides a more productive conversation. For instance, interventions in which your loved one has a history of mental illness a professional interventionist can maintain the focus of the conversation while giving your loved one the understanding and support necessary.
There are definitely situations where just concern and love are not enough to persuade your loved one into pursuing treatment and a healthier life. Sometimes professional conversation is crucial to protecting your loved on and the concerned parties. In instances where your loved one has a history of mental illness, violence, suicidal behaviors or thoughts, or minimizing tendencies, then consult Vince to discuss possible options and techniques to promote healthy conversation.
Contact Vince Carolan to Learn More about the Intervention Process
Interventions are difficult for both the family members and the loved one. Vince is dedicated to helping these conversations lead to healthier lifestyles. Interventions are necessary when deterring someone you care about from the paths of addiction towards the road to recovery and health. For more information on interventions provided by Vince Carolan, please contact us here.