Our interventionists help North Carolina families confront a loved one's drinking with a plan, a treatment bed waiting and support that continues long after the first yes.
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 North Carolina, from Wilmington and Asheville 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 North Carolina's involuntary commitment law for substance abuse (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 122C-281 et seq.).
Drinking and the law. After an impaired driving conviction, North Carolina will not restore a license until the driver completes a substance abuse assessment and then either ADET school or a treatment program (G.S. 20-17.6) (source).
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.
Our treatment navigation takes no payment from treatment centers, in North Carolina or out of state.
Drinking is often one part of a wider picture. North Carolina recorded 2,780 drug overdose deaths in 2024, an age-adjusted rate of 25.7 per 100,000, according to the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics (source).
In limited cases. North Carolina's involuntary commitment law for substance abuse 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 North Carolina attorney can confirm how the law applies to your family.
The court route here is North Carolina's involuntary commitment law for substance abuse (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 122C-281 et seq.). Any person, including a family member, can file an affidavit with a clerk of court or magistrate for someone who is a substance abuser and dangerous to self or others. Initial commitment is limited to 180 days. Laws change, so confirm the current rules with a North Carolina attorney before you rely on them.
See the full steps, how long it takes and our cost guide.
The state agency that oversees substance use treatment is North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Services.
Yes. Our professional interventionists travel to families throughout North Carolina, including Wilmington and Asheville. 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.
