How to Know when a Family Member Needs an Intervention

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Identify if the person has engaged in compulsive behavior.

   Is it drugs? Alcohol? Are they showing poor performance where they once were doing well? Are they secretive? Where do spend most of their time? Some people may have psychological factors that could be something outside of addiction, like a traumatic event or losing a loved one.
   
   Sometimes they go together. , Sometimes they may already be aware of their problems and are seeking help.
   
   Majority time that help is necessary when the person is not aware they have a problem.
   
   Meanwhile the situation gets worse and nothing changes. ,, There are professionals who can offer support and help you determine if cause of action is needed.
   
   Generally you can produce your own but there is professionals who specialize in getting the person help. ,
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   Step 2: If the answer is yes

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   Step 3: then you would want to find out the source of the problem.

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   Step 4: See if you can help them in some way.

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   Step 5: Ask your other family or friends if they express the same concerns if so it is probably time to do something about it before it is too late.

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   Step 6: Organize your intervention.

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   Step 7: Last is Support

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   Step 8: Treatment

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   Step 9: Maintenance and Healing

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