Seeing a loved one suffer from the problems of alcohol or drug abuse can be one of the most heartbreaking experiences a person may ever have to face. Watching someone slide down the negative slope of alcohol or drug abuse into alcohol or drug dependency can leave the person feeling hopeless and powerless to help their loved one. Many people in this situation may feel that they need to take a more active role in ending their loved one’s problems with alcohol or drug abuse. One method these people may want to consider is a family intervention.
A family intervention can possibly make the difference between an individual’s ignorance and awareness of their problem with alcohol or drug abuse. Another possible positive side effect may be the feeling among the people who use this method is that they no longer feel like they are simply standing by and watching their loved one ruin his or her life. This psychological benefit can ease feelings of powerlessness and guilt that they may be experiencing in the face of the problem of alcohol or drug abuse.