When drinking has taken over someone you love, a structured alcohol intervention gives your Ohio family one clear, calm plan instead of another argument.
An alcohol intervention is a planned conversation, led by a professional interventionist, in which a family asks someone who drinks too much to accept treatment that day. We travel to families throughout Ohio, from Cincinnati, Cleveland and Toledo to smaller towns, with treatment and sober transport arranged in advance. Not sure it is time? Read the signs a loved one needs an intervention.
Court-ordered addiction treatment. In limited cases, under Casey's Law (Ohio Rev. Code §§ 5119.90 to 5119.98).
Drinking and the law. For a first OVI in Ohio, a court may suspend the mandatory three-day jail term if the offender instead attends a drivers' intervention program for three consecutive days (source).
State agency. Ohio Department of Behavioral Health.
State treatment line. Ohio Department of Behavioral Health Bridge Line (non-crisis resource line): 614-466-7228.
Emergency. Call 911 if a loved one is in immediate danger. Call or text 988 for an emotional crisis.
Stopping heavy daily drinking suddenly can cause seizures or delirium tremens, so every plan includes medically managed withdrawal. If your loved one has a seizure, hallucinations or severe confusion while stopping, call 911.
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Drinking is often one part of a wider picture. Ohio recorded 3,165 drug overdose deaths in 2024, an age-adjusted rate of 27.2 per 100,000, according to the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics (source).
In limited cases. Casey's Law sets out a court process that can order treatment when strict legal conditions are met. It is a backstop, not a shortcut: a planned intervention is usually the faster and more lasting route, and a Ohio attorney can confirm how the law applies to your family.
The law to know is Casey's Law (Ohio Rev. Code §§ 5119.90 to 5119.98). A spouse, relative or guardian can petition probate court for involuntary treatment of someone who is an imminent danger due to alcohol or drug abuse. The petitioner must arrange treatment and show how costs will be covered. Laws change, so confirm the current rules with a Ohio attorney before you rely on them.
614-466-7228.
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The state agency that oversees substance use treatment is Ohio Department of Behavioral Health. For treatment searches, Ohio offers Ohio Department of Behavioral Health Bridge Line (non-crisis resource line): 614-466-7228.
Yes. Our professional interventionists travel to families throughout Ohio, including Cincinnati, Cleveland and Toledo. Preparation happens by phone or video, so you can start planning before anyone travels.
For someone who drinks heavily every day, yes. Alcohol withdrawal can be medically serious, so every plan we build includes a program that can manage withdrawal safely.
One confidential conversation with a professional interventionist. No pressure, no obligation. We'll help you find the right next step for your family.
