Dealing with a family member who is addicted to substance such as illegal or prescription drugs, alcohol or even food, is scary. They don't act like themselves. They don't take your concerns or their problems seriously. This is the necessary part to get to Drug Addiction Recovery.
Getting to recovery may feel like an impossible place to be. You can get there! Learning about Intervention Systems or doing an intervention your self can start you on the road.
What is an intervention? An intervention is a process by which a group, often a family members or co-workers, help a member confront their destructive behavior surround their use of drugs, alcohol or both.
An intervention is a process. This means that big changes will not happen right away. Rather smaller changes will happen that will eventually lead to the big changes you want.
Intervention TV shows have popularized this process, but they summarize week's or even month's worth of work into one episode. It is important to remember this will take time; it is going to be a long-term investment.
To get these small changes you have to inform your self about the process. Know what to expect and what part you play in it all. Intervention Systems has some recommended books and material that you can access to help you understand this process.
There is hope, and it can get better.

"I don't think anyone believes that there is a time when they will need the services of an interventionist. You're confused as to who to turn to for help when the person you love is in trouble. The moment you meet Chris there is a subtle process that begins. He asks important questions, listens intently and quickly gets a grasp of your unique situation. He meets the family and friends involved in the intervention and gets them to focus on the task at hand and help put aside any unresolved feelings of anger or uncertainty..."

Intervention Systems believes that chemical dependency is a disease as defined by The American Medical Association.
Therefore, we believe that like any disease, the diseases of drug addiction and alcoholism are treatable. Early detection is the key to successful treatment of any illness. Intervention Systems is committed to doing everything within its power to find and translate useful information and resources into both preventative and corrective solutions. Our goal is to reduce the incidence of the disease of alcoholism, drug addiction, and related problems.

Intevention Systems
P.O. Box 1145
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729
Tel: (626) 393-8828
Fax: (626) 270-4441