Fentanyl has changed what is at stake when someone you love is using. A planned drug intervention gives your Wisconsin family a way to act now, together.
A drug intervention is a structured meeting, prepared with a professional interventionist, in which the people closest to someone who is using ask them to accept treatment that day. We travel to families throughout Wisconsin, from Green Bay and Madison to smaller towns, and planning starts right away, because with today's drug supply waiting carries real risk.
Court-ordered addiction treatment. In limited cases, under Wisconsin's involuntary commitment law for alcohol or drug dependence (Wis. Stat. § 51.45(13)).
Overdose Good Samaritan law. Yes (Wis. Stat. § 961.443).
Naloxone. Free naloxone is available through the DHS Naloxone Direct Program partners, and pharmacies can dispense it without a prescription under a statewide standing order (source).
State agency. Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS).
State treatment line. Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline (211 Wisconsin).
Emergency. Call 911 if a loved one is in immediate danger. Call or text 988 for an emotional crisis.
Wisconsin recorded 1,175 drug overdose deaths in 2024, an age-adjusted rate of 19.8 per 100,000, according to the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics (source). Before anything else, keep your loved one alive.
If your loved one is in immediate danger, call 911. If they are in emotional crisis, call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Wisconsin has a Good Samaritan overdose law (Wis. Stat. § 961.443) that offers some legal protection to people who call for help during an overdose. Its protections have conditions, but calling 911 is always the right move.
Naloxone (Narcan) reverses an opioid overdose, not stimulants. See our fentanyl family guide.
Wisconsin's drug paraphernalia law excludes materials used to test substances for fentanyl or xylazine, so fentanyl test strips are legal (Wis. Stat. § 961.571) (source).
Each one shapes the medical side of detox differently.
In limited cases. Wisconsin's involuntary commitment law for alcohol or drug dependence 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 Wisconsin attorney can confirm how the law applies to your family.
The law to know is Wisconsin's involuntary commitment law for alcohol or drug dependence (Wis. Stat. § 51.45(13)). Three adults, at least one with personal knowledge, may petition. The court must find dangerous conduct within 12 months by clear and convincing evidence; commitment is up to 90 days, with one recommitment of up to six months. Laws change, so confirm the current rules with a Wisconsin attorney before you rely on them.
The Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline (211 or 833-944-4673), a free 24/7 Department of Health Services resource, helps callers whether they struggle with drug use themselves or are concerned for a family member or friend (source).
See the full steps, how fast someone leaves for treatment and our cost guide.
The state agency that oversees substance use treatment is Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). For treatment searches, Wisconsin offers Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline (211 Wisconsin).
The Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline (211 or 833-944-4673), a free 24/7 Department of Health Services resource, helps callers whether they struggle with drug use themselves or are concerned for a family member or friend.
Yes. Wisconsin has a Good Samaritan overdose law (Wis. Stat. § 961.443) that offers some legal protection to people who call for help. Its protections have conditions, but calling 911 is always the right move.
We begin planning right away by phone or video, and travel to families throughout Wisconsin, including Green Bay and Madison. Call (850) 563-9776 to talk through realistic timing.
One confidential conversation with a professional interventionist. No pressure, no obligation. We'll help you find the right next step for your family.
