Staging an Alcoholism Intervention: The Do's and Don'ts

If you're worried about the addiction issues of a loved one or friend, you might be considering stepping in and staging an intervention.
But what is an intervention? How do you stage an intervention for an alcoholic or drug addict? And what do you need to consider when staging an intervention?
To answer these questions and more, we spoke to Dee Johnson, a Therapist and addiction specialist at Priory Hospital Chelmsford.
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00:00 Intro
00:35 What is an intervention?
00:56 When is the right time to stage an intervention?
02:03 The main elements of an intervention
07:29 The types of intervention
10:04 Accessing resources and support for an intervention
RESOURCES AND SUPPORT FOR INTERVENTIONS:
www.priorygroup.com/addiction...
www.priorygroup.com/addiction...
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
al-anonuk.org.uk/
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This video is designed to be informational, but its content is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you or a loved one are experiencing difficulties with your mental health, please contact a medical professional or a licensed mental health provider for tailored advice for you.
If you or a loved one are in crisis and need immediate support, call 999 or attend your nearest A&E department. For information on relevant crisis support lines, visit www.priorygroup.com/crisis-su...
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Priory is the leading independent provider of mental healthcare and adult social care in the UK. We have two divisions, which together support the needs of over 35,000 people every year. We currently treat more than 70 different conditions through a nationwide network of over 300 facilities.
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Thank you for bringing up this topic, it's very helpful to know what is a good way to go about this.