Addiction Recovery Center New York City Intervention: What is It?
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Addiction does not only affect the person abusing drugs or alcohol addiction also affects concerned family members and friends. These loved ones can often see the truth that substance abusers cannot: loved ones see that substance abusers need help, and that there is help available for them. While many people may want to tell their addicted loved ones that there is a way for them to get help, they may have a hard time knowing how to communicate the message.
Some of the following concerns may make them hesitant to talk with their addicted loved one: When is the right time? How can I assist my loved one get well? What’s my role in helping my family member get help for this dependency? How will my addicted loved one react? What if bringing up the addictions makes the problems worse? You can’t be frightened of confrontation: worry can’t stop you from taking action. It might seem impossible to find the right time and the right words, but holding an intervention with your addicted loved one is worth it. If you have a family member or loved one in the NYC area who is struggling with addiction, we can help you plan and hold an intervention.
Intervention is the most powerful tool to help with healing
An intervention is a counseling approach that appeals to a drug or alcohol abuser to participate in a rehab treatment program. It is a carefully planned event that enables family members help an addicted loved one to start their recovery process. The purpose of an intervention is to help substance abusers acknowledge that they have a problem, that they need help, and that there is help available. Interventions include the addict, members of the family, friends, and loved ones of the addict, and is guided through an interventionist. Typically, these addicts are unresponsive to pleas, unwilling to participate in rehab, or are in denial about their addiction. An addict may or may not recognize about the intervention ahead of time, a decision left to family members, friends, and the interventionist. An intervention is a tool that gets an addict from a place of denial or unwillingness, to a mentality where they are prepared to get treatment. Intervention is a highly effective method, and a step in the best direction.
During an intervention, an addict’s family and friends attempt to persuade the addict to enter into a rehabilitation treatment program (rehab), so that they may be able to receive treatment and fight addiction. The treatment facility is where the recovery process begins. An intervention isn’t treatment. During treatment, the addict comes to face the facts of their addiction, and learns about the disease. Additionally, they are taught the tools and methods to control their addiction and behavior, together with learning the best way to maintain long term sobriety. Three things should be accomplished during the intervention: Family members should give specific examples of how the person's addiction and destructive behavior is affecting family and friends; family members should offer a prearranged treatment plan with clear steps and guidelines; and each family member should explain what or how he or she will respond if the person with an addiction refuses to accept treatment. Treatment is the end game. For suggestions or assistance to plan an intervention for a loved one in the New York City area, contact us at 916-249-2665.
An effective team makes for an effective intervention
The person who facilitates and directs the intervention is referred to as the interventionist. We strongly encourage family members and friends to seek a qualified, experienced interventionist if they plan to host an intervention for their friend or loved one. Attempting an intervention without a professional is unwise, because friends and family are often too close to the situation to be objective. They’ll have problems discussing their emotions, and the intervention runs the danger of backfiring. To avoid miscommunication, the interventionist usually asks friends and family members to write a letter to, or make notes to be read aloud to the addict. Letters include encouragement to participate in treatment, emotional pleas, or even ultimatums referring to rehab and sobriety.
Interventionists are an objective third party; however, they need to be excellent communicators and an expert in regards to the disease. Interventionists are generally addicts in recovery, which permits them to convey an outside point of view to the conversation. An interventionist uses a familiar language for both the addict and the addict’s friends and family, and can communicate effectively with and among each party. It is only natural to feel unsure or worried about confronting a loved one, and you will have questions about whether you can, or when would be the ideal time. Remember that addicts live unhealthy lives as a result of the people they associate with, and the dangerous environments they visit looking for drugs or alcohol. Here are some suggestions to help anyone planning and holding an intervention: Create the intervention group; research addiction; make a detailed plan; rehearse and hold the intervention. To find an interventionist who is certified through the Association of Intervention Specialists or to speak with somebody regarding interventions, give us a call at 916-249-2665.
Outpatient Treatment
Outpatient Treatment
With Outpatient treatment a patient comes to a rehabilitation facility to get daily care. The patient is able to stay in their household. The addiction treatment will take place at health clinics, counselor's offices, neighborhood health centers or in residential programs with outpatient services.
Inpatient Treatment
Inpatient treatment is focused on medically supervised detoxification. This is the perfect place to start the recovery process. Following the detox process, it is recommended that patients seek out further treatment. Detox without further treatment is often not enough, but detoxing is an important step!
Partial Hospitalization
This is perfect for client that would benefit from a mix of inpatient and outpatient care. In this situation patients live in residential homes and are taken to get treatment daily. This gives patients a new routine to build on so they can adjust to their new life in the future.