The problems of addiction and substance abuse never go away. When you throw in all of the changes people faced during forced changes to their daily life during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is no surprise that there appears to be an increase in substance abuse-related deaths the last few years. Full and partial lockdowns, restrictions […]
The ARISE model is a softer, more supportive approach with less confrontation; this model is often used with spouses and partners in the intervention. An ARISE intervention model is designed to get the addict into outpatient treatment, and starts with a treatment center call followed by a modified version of the Johnson Intervention Model. During […]
Interventions using the Systemic Family Intervention Approach are based upon traditional intervention tactics with some modifications. All intervention meetings are held with a certified interventionist and include the alcoholic or drug addict in the meetings. These meetings are a two-way street – the family and the addict will openly discuss the effects of the addiction and […]
The Johnson Model is a popular professional intervention technique that uses a mix of direct confrontation, establishing boundaries and tough love to get the addict into rehab and treatment. The technique uses a surprise intervention meeting to force the addict to acknowledge their behavior, the consequences, and the impact of their addiction on those around […]
Interventions using the Love First technique have smaller intervention team – at least 3 participants but no more than 7. Several meetings led by a certified interventionist occur, leading up the intervention with the goal of creating a loving plan for positive change. An intervention model using Love First techniques requires each participant on the […]
Intervention BlogBrad Garraway2022-08-26T20:42:48+00:00
