In terms of doing a family intervention, as a last resort, an intervention can include having the addict or alcoholic temporarily committed to a psychiatric ward if circumstances demand it. Played correctly, this tactic can be quite useful. This is the one instance in this entire collection of videos I would insist upon you working with an experienced professional interventionist who has experience doing this multiple times such as myself. I’m not tooting my horn I’m stating a fact. Negotiating state run or even private psychiatric wards is not for the faint of heart or for the layperson. There is simply too much at risk if this tactic is played sideways and too much to gain if it’s played correctly. Watch this two-parter and if you want more information there’s a whole section about it in my book, the link to which you will find below. If you want even more information you can contact me directly via my website which is also listed below, or you can ask your questions in the Comments section so that everybody can see the answer.

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PROFESSIONALS: This channel is designed as a teaching tool without the intent of usurping interventions from other professionals who wish to use it as a resource. You may refer your clients here, then notify me at Professional Intervention Services via the Contact Me Form and any consultations with the family will be referred back to you.

MISSION STATEMENT: The Intervention Channel exists because each intervention demands its own, unique solution, and because much of the information on intervention theory is either marginally effective or outright counterproductive. These videos will help anyone who is trying to help an addict who says he does not want help by not only illuminating the dark alleys and sharp corners of addiction and alcoholism, but by taking on the viewpoint of a highly experienced addict, alcoholic and professional interventionist all rolled into one.

If you have a 70 to 80% chance of getting your addicted loved one to treatment, these videos can help you reach your goal, but if you rate your chances at less than that – especially if you feel your chances are far less – please, speak to me or another professional interventionist before venturing into territory that is far better left to those who know the neighborhood! Taking risks with the life of your loved one can be vastly more costly than trying to save a few dollars.

DISCLAIMER: By clicking on or subscribing to the videos on this channel you acknowledge that they are not intended as medical or legal advice, and any action you take is your own decision and responsibility. The Intervention Channel does not endorse or promote any third party. The Intervention Channel is not monetized. If ads appear, they are not related to The Intervention Channel directly. The free consultation I offer is to determine if you need a professional interventionist. I can offer you a perspective in terms of potential strategy in general terms, but I only delve into the specifics of a particular case if I am on retainer since the specifics of each case change day to day.

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