We may think that drinking is OK, but not the use of pills or cocaine. As long as the addict manipulates the feelings, thoughts and actions of the family, the addiction is in control. When a family member gets help in overcoming the disease, and change their behavior to stop enabling the addict's drug use they cut the cord of the addiction that is controlling the family. When a family stops enabling they cut themselves loose from the controlling influence of addiction, and they upset the status quo. Reaching outside the family for help is the first step in breaking the hold.
Intervention is a powerful technique for overcoming the addict's denial and resistance to treatment.
Intervention is a process that should be planned and can be carried out with the guidance of a professional intervention specialist. You don't have to drink or drug to suffer from addiction. All rights reserved.