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Going through an intervention is a difficult process for both the friends and family as well as the addict. To help you have a successful intervention, find a qualified interventionist to help you through the process. An interventionist can help families identify who should be included in the intervention, develop education and treatment plans, develop an intervention plan and schedule, and then execute the plans.
Survivors Say: Best Resources for Intervention

• Intervention: Presenting Reality in a Receivable Way
• Intervention Center: Helping People Accept Help
• Drug Interventions: Get Free Advice From a Real Interventionist

Types of Treatment

• Medical Detoxification
  Under medical supervision, the body is allowed to rid itself of drugs and toxins.
  Drug Free: Types of Treatment
• Inpatient, Outpatient, and Partial Hospitalization Treatment
  Outpatient treatment happens at a hospital or a treatment facility and individual and group therapy, couples or family therapy, education about the nature of addiction, medications when indicated, and 12-step programs.
  Therapist Unlimited: Partial Hospitalization Treatment - Outpatient Treatment
• Twelve Step and Self-Help Groups
  Along with people with similar needs and problems, the addict is helped to understand their detrimental behavior and how to change it.
  Focus Adolescent Services: Self-help and Support Group

Possible Treatment Side Effects

Intervention is the first step on the road to treatment. Interventions can backfire and addicts may refuse to get the help they need. Treatments that include the use of medical drugs, like methadone can also backfire, leading to new addictions.
Drugs.com: Methadone Information

New Therapies

Constant research is always being done in the field of addiction treatment.

Drugs.com: Methadone

Holistic Treatments

Holistic treatments for addiction can be found at some treatment centers. They focus on the physiological, emotional and spiritual needs of the addict.
Holistic Drug Rehab

Creating a support circle

• Set up your TSC Survivor Profile
• Join support groups of other survivors or set up your own
• Interact and provide updates on your profile or our forums

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