Drug Rehab Briarcliff, Arkansas

Treatment options in Briarcliff can vary between inpatient, outpatient treatment, short term rehab and various other types of treatment. Speaking to a drug and alcohol counselor who is knowledgeable in the differences in recovery programs can be an useful resource in choosing the right treatment program.

Professional Family Interventionists in Briarcliff, AR.

Professional family interventionists are trained and experienced in effectively hosting family interventions in Briarcliff. These interventions are designed to help the addict to agree to receiving help by going to a professional drug or alcohol treatment facility as well as help the family members and caregivers of the addict through the harmful effects and tremendous hardships caused by the addiction.

The purpose of the family interventionist is to organize, plan, direct, and oversee the intervention so that the event is structured and controlled and has the best chances for success.

Addiction interventions are more involved and complex than you might initially believe. They are far more than simply a family meeting or conversation. Professional family interventionists have a number of duties and responsibilities throughout the entire procedure.

Some common duties of a professional family interventionist include:

• Planning and organizing the intervention - Who will attend, when and where it will take place, and determine everyone's role.
• Figuring out what treatment centers will be most suitable and effective for the addicted loved one and the family, respective of the families insurance coverage and budget.
• scheduling arrival and enrollment arrangements with the rehabilitation facility chosen by the family.
• Planning, counseling, educating, and rehearsing with the family about precisely what will be said and done throughout the intervention.
• Getting the addict to show up at the intervention location.
• Direct, guide and maintain control and structure with the addict as well as the family while the intervention is taking place.
• Arrange logistics for the addicts arrival to the rehab center.

Even with months or weeks or preparations, there are some things that you might want to avoid throughout the intervention. These include, but are not limited to the following:

Don'ts at an Intervention

a) Labels

Avoid labels like junkie, addict, or alcoholic - or anything that the addict might think is offensive. Instead, speak in neutral terms that do not label the person by their addiction.

b) Overcrowding

Rather than overcrowding the meeting, pick out a select group of close family members and friends.

c) Personal Feelings

Try not to get angry or upset during the drug and alcohol intervention. You can think of ways to manage these feelings to ensure that the event is not eventually overrun by harmful emotions.

d) Intoxication

If the addict is intoxicated - or another member of the group - you should avoid doing the intervention. Rather, try to find a better time when they are sober before intervening.