Have you ever found yourself saying:
..."I know John is drinking too much, but he certainly isn't an alcoholic. I just
wish he'd only have a couple then quit."
..."I wouldn't dare say anything to Janet. When I mentioned it last week,
she blew up at me."
..."What right do I have to confront my Dad? I have a drink now and then too. He'll
quit when he decides to."
..."I'm not sure what's happening. I don't think it's the drinking - I think
it's the job pressure and the kids are so hard to handle. If only we could communicate better..."
Families and other loved ones play an integral part in the intervention process. You see, addiction
not only effects the dependent person; it affects the spouse, children, family, friends, and even the person's coworkers and
work performance.
Intervention works with a team of persons close to the chemically dependent person. This team learns
the symptoms of addiction, identifies how they can help the person, and plan a loving, supportive approach to helping their
friend.
