Many times, someone addicted to drugs or alcohol does not recognize that they have a problem until the addiction has become entrenched and significant negative consequences have begun to accumulate. Unfortunately, by this time it is almost always impossible for the addict to stop using on their own. This does not mean, however, if you are concerned about a friend, family member , or co-worker who is abusing prescription drugs that you must simply stand by and watch them progress down the path of self-destruction. In these cases, a Prescription Drug Intervention may save the addict from years of emotional, physical, and financial problems, and possibly even from death.

What is the Prescription Drug intervention process? Our Prescription Drug intervention process follows 6 steps:

• Call. If you do not initiate the process, your loved one may never get the help that they need, and that fear will continue to be present in your life.

• Consult. After listening to and assessing your situation, we will be able to recommend the next best step. Because each individual is different, we will need to tailor our approach to best reach your loved one.

• Enlist Others. This step is crucial. Those who will be involved in the actual intervention process should be chosen wisely. Consider the individual’s history. Who has your loved one been the closest to over the years? Who has he/she felt the most secure with? Who would this person turn to for help with other types of problems? Parents, siblings, spouses, significant others, friends, even children can all be part of the process. Everyone involved must love and respect the person, and have their best interest at heart.

• Plan. One of our drug intervention experts will arrange a meeting with you to discuss arrangements for a treatment center, potential dates for the Prescription drug intervention to take place, and other logistical concerns.

• Act. On the day before the intervention is scheduled, one of our drug intervention experts will meet with you to prepare you for the intervention. All of those who have chosen to participate will have an opportunity to rehearse what they would like to say. The interventionist will coach you on what to do – and what not to do – in a variety of different scenarios that could potentially unfold.

• Heal. Once your loved one makes the decision to accept the help that they are being offered, they will be transported to the treatment center. Now the recovery process can begin – for everyone. We will mentor you through the process, and be available for questions whenever they arise. We realize that the rate of recovery depends on the individual, and we will not simply disappear when your loved one is discharged. Our support continues throughout the entire process, however long that may be for your situation.

The “Prescription drug treatment” page offers more detailed information about the treatment for this addiction. If you have a loved one who suffers from prescription drug addiction, please do not delay in getting them help. eDrug Rehab can guide you in creating a customized rehab program to meet their needs and increase their chances of recovery.