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When people engage in self-destructive behavior, such as alcohol or drug abuse, they often don't realize that they need help. Family members and friends find themselves wondering what they can do. An intervention is when family members or friends confront a loved one about his or her substance abuse in an attempt to help them realize they need help. Interventions provide an opportunity to express concern and offer suggestions about how and where to get help.

 Before conducting for an intervention, it's necessary to do some planning. Who should be involved? Where should the intervention take place? What materials should you have on hand? Click on one of the links below to read more about general intervention tips for:



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