Alcohol & Drug Addiction Interventions Vancouver Area

There are 2 ways to approach alcohol and drug addiction interventions; Confrontational and Non-Confrontational. Most interventionists will use a confrontational approach. The confrontational approach was made popular by the TV show “Intervention”. This approach can be appropriate in extreme circumstances, especially when someone’s life is in imminent danger due to their use of drugs or alcohol. However, in most situations, a confrontational approach can have a detrimental effect.  Attempting to force one into a drug rehab program, not only creates more tensions, but can also create a new bias towards that interventionist.  Therefore, creating a safe and trusting relationship between the interventionist and the one clouded in judgement by the effects of alcohol and drug abuse will open the pathway to a successful rehabilitation program.

It is human nature to want to choose your own direction in life. The confrontational approach takes that choice away from your loved one. Remember your reaction the last time someone demanded you do something and didn’t give you a choice in the matter? Exactly! Confronting and forcing someone might get them into an addiction treatment centre. However, when forced into a treatment centre they can become angry, bitter and resentful, and not fully engage in treatment. This leads to a ineffective relationship between the addiction counsellors as well.  We have seen this many times over the past 20 years with non-successful methods of addiction treatment.  A missed window of opportunity that is often very few and far between, and can be fatal when missed. This opposition mindset can dramatically effect the therapeutic value of the treatment program. People who are forced to participate are much less likely to have a beneficial treatment outcome. Scientific research confirms the ineffective nature of the confrontational approach.  This is exactly why through our meetings with the family and loved ones we are able to identify the most constructive course of action with the least amount of resistance.  Our interventionists are trained in all objections that come up throughout the intervention process.

Alcohol and drug addiction treatment can cost thousands of dollars. Therefore, you definitely want the person to extract as much value as possible from the program. Especially because there may only be one chance to get this right. Our alcohol and intervention program is designed to prepare the individual for to be open-minded and willing once they enter the addiction treatment program. This dramatic difference in attitude will make involvement in treatment that much more productive and beneficial.

Thus, alcoholism and drug addiction can be addressed immediately and the drug rehab process is of value, not only financially, but most importantly, the mental health, physical well-being, emotional mindset, and overall psychological state of the one suffering receives the most benefits from the drug treatment program developed.

The Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) process is beneficial in many ways. This intervention model supports and guides the family on how to effectively interact with the addicted individual now and in the future. This is vital because creating or re-establishing functional relationships is essential for your loved one’s drug rehab and recovery, as well as your own emotional health. Addiction disorders and problematic substance use are challenges both the addicted individual and their family may navigate for years. Having the proper tools and skills to address your loved one’s addiction behaviours will serve everyone well. A CRAFT intervention empowers the family to see results now and prepares them for the years to come.

Beyond CRAFT, other clinically proven frameworks are often employed depending on the family’s needs. The Johnson Model is a structured, traditional approach focused on breaking through denial by presenting the individual with the impact of their addiction in a firm yet supportive setting. For families seeking total transparency, the ARISE or Invitational Model involves the individual from the very first phone call, removing the element of surprise to reduce defensiveness and build a collaborative family link. In high-crisis or complex situations involving mental health concerns, the Field Model allows the interventionist to remain flexible, adapting the strategy in real-time to ensure the safety and success of the transition into care.

No intervention or interventionist is the same as another. Because every individual is unique, a specific model or a combination of these approaches may be required. Each intervention requires a tailored strategy that considers the distinct circumstances families are facing. Addiction is a powerful physical and psychological force. Without a skilfully structured intervention, addiction will continue to progress and result in even more devastating consequences for everyone involved. To learn more about different approaches, click here!

Taking into account cultural beliefs, environmental circumstances, social connections, family systems, and mental health issues, our interventionists serve Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Richmond, Langley, Abbotsford, Maple Ridge, North Vancouver, White Rock, and all other surrounding areas on demand. Our intervention programmes also include serving all of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and the eastern provinces. The trained intervention specialists in your area have the skills, training, and many years of experience which allow us to customize the most effective way to guide everyone involved through this difficult situation.