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Where it All Starts

Intervention is a comprehensive process best guided with the help of a professional. It typically involves family members and friends but can extend to others who may have a meaningful role in the life of the person suffering the addiction. A well-intended but ill-conceived intervention can have disastrous outcomes. On the other hand, Interventions led by professionals have been proven more than 80% successful.

Why an Intervention

Simply put, the majority of people who need help with a substance abuse problem will not ask for help on their own. Instead, they'll often deny having any kind of problem. One thing is for sure, the problem will not fix itself but is highly likely to negatively impact other family members, friends, and co-workers. They need meaningful intervention.

How it Works

Every intervention is going to be a little different simply because of the situation. But the typical intervention usually starts with a simple PHONE CALL ... a consultation with the person who is most invested in the well-being of the person in crisis. The interventionist will gather all the pertinent information then plan an IN-PERSON MEETING with the network of family and loved ones seeking help. There will undoubtedly be lots of questions, and they are encouraged.

• PLANNING
  A planning session will be organized for the purpose of bringing those together who will be part of the intervention. There will be lots of information shared including things that some people might not want to hear ... but need to hear.
  
  
• FACTS vs MYTHS
  The interventionist will provide well documented facts about the addiction while hopefully dispelling any myths or social media conjecture. It is critical for those participating in an intervention to be fully informed with fact-based information. Remember, the person with the addiction will be ready with every imaginable excuse and might not be thrilled at the idea of an intervention.
  
  
• STRAIGHT TALK
  The focus of the intervention is the person in crisis. For it to have the desired impact, every participant must be capable of adhering to the plan. One of the roles of the interventionist is to make certain everyone is mentally and emotionally capable of dealing with a potentially uncomfortable encounter. Forrest excels in this role because of his personal experiences. The intervention "team" will be given communication tips as well as effective, specific language to use (and to avoid). This is not the time for hand-holding or skirting the issue to spare feelings. You should be prepared to hear some things you may not like but are necessary for the sake of the loved one in crisis as well as their circle of family and friends.
  
  
• OBJECTIVE
  The goal of the intervention is for the family and loved ones to be able to communicate in a non-judgmental manner using factual information that is compassionately conveyed. Addiction is a disease and must be dealt with as such.
  
  
• THE INTERVENTION
  Armed with the tools, tips, facts, and guidance of the interventionist, the group will meet for the purpose of directly confronting the person in crisis. This is not a time to place blame, express anger or frustration. That will have been made exceedingly clear during preparation. This is the time to focus on the disease. At the same time, the group will make it clear that the behavior of the person is no longer acceptable, nor will it be ignored. Done correctly and sincerely, the person in crisis may be able to accept the help being offered.
  
  The group must also understand that every intervention is different and there are never any guarantees. The important thing to remember is it is a process, and this is the first of many steps along the journey to long-term sobriety.

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Individualized

The number and types of treatment centers and sober homes are almost endless. It can be confusing, time consuming, and frustrating. Forrest has the developed the network and individual contacts necessary to make sure your loved one will get the treatment they need based on their specific addiction and situation.

Setting Realistic Expectations

As you can imagine, there are multiple levels and types of care available. After careful and thorough evaluation, Forrest will help determine the most appropriate path to start the treatment and recovery journey. And it is a journey. One that is likely to have detours and bumps along the way. That's were Forrest's dedication and commitment proves invaluable by remaining integrally involved in the case management. When course corrections are needed, he's there to provide the guidance not only to the patient but the family and loved ones.

Levels & Types of Care

• DETOX
  Detox centers provide a safe, medically supervised detoxification treatment program in a dedicated facility. Detox centers may also include counseling and therapy during the detoxification period. The typical duration is five to ten days based on the severity of the abuse.
  
  
• RESIDENTIAL CARE
  A residential treatment center is a 24/7 treatment model where housing and treatment are co-located. Residential treatment helps ensure residents do not have access to drugs or alcohol while in the program. Likewise, they can benefit from full-time support during their recovery.
  
  
• PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION
  A partial hospitalization rehab program (PHP) is sometimes referred to and "day rehab." PHP for alcohol or drug addiction has many of the same component as a full-time residential inpatient program with the main difference being separate housing from treatment.
  
  
• INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT TREATMENT
  Intensive outpatient (IOP) typically includes nine to fifteen hours of weekly clinical care. There is no residential component. IOP offers individual as well as group therapy and life skills classes for those with substance abuse issues.
  
  
• SOBER LIVING
  These are group homes for people recovering from addictions. As implied, it's a place to stay with a supportive community during the critical recovery period. These homes offer a variety of environments that can by matched to the individual's situation. For example, some are peer-run while others may be monitored or even fully and formally supervised. Finally, sober living may be combined with other treatments such as outpatient treatment.
  
  
• COMBINATIONS OF CARE
  As mentioned previously, every situation presents its own unique set of circumstances. While there are proven treatment paths that have higher success rates, we often find that some combination of treatment methods will best serve the needs of our patient. In other words, there's no "one size fits all." Forrest, along with other professionals, will carefully evaluate the unique needs and develop an appropriate plan. More importantly, that plan will be monitored as part of ongoing case management and will be adjusted as necessary based on the patients response to treatment.

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