Staging an Alcoholism Intervention: The Do's and Don'ts

If you're worried about the addiction issues of a loved one or friend, you might be considering stepping in and staging an intervention. But what is an intervention? How do you stage an intervention for an alcoholic or drug addict? And what do you need to consider when staging an intervention? To answer these questions and more, we spoke to Dee Johnson, a Therapist and addiction specialist at Priory Hospital Chelmsford. Skip to 👇 00:00 Intro 00:35 What is an intervention? 00:56 When is the right time to stage an intervention? 02:03 The main elements of an intervention 07:29 The types of intervention 10:04 Accessing resources and support for an intervention RESOURCES AND SUPPORT FOR INTERVENTIONS: https://www.priorygroup.com/addiction... https://www.priorygroup.com/addiction... https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/ https://al-anonuk.org.uk/ #whatisanintervention #stageanintervention #typesofintervention Sign up to our free wellbeing newsletter, The Reset 👇 https://www.priorygroup.com/newslette... __ Find out more about Priory's expert in this video. Dee Johnson is a therapist at the Priory Hospital Chelmsford: https://www.priorygroup.com/consultan... https://www.priorygroup.com/locations... Follow Priory on social media:   / priorygroup     / priorygroup     / priorygroup     / priory   Looking after your mental health should be high on everyone's priority list. At Priory, we strive to help everyone take control of their mental health, building a brighter future for themselves and those around them. For more insight, explainers and, advice on managing your mental health, head to the Priory blog: https://www.priorygroup.com/blog __ This video is designed to be informational, but its content is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you or a loved one are experiencing difficulties with your mental health, please contact a medical professional or a licensed mental health provider for tailored advice for you. If you or a loved one are in crisis and need immediate support, call 999 or attend your nearest A&E department. For information on relevant crisis support lines, visit https://www.priorygroup.com/crisis-su... __ Priory is the leading independent provider of mental healthcare and adult social care in the UK. We have two divisions, which together support the needs of over 35,000 people every year. We currently treat more than 70 different conditions through a nationwide network of over 300 facilities. Our purpose is to empower each person in our care to take steps towards a healthy future and live their lives as positively and independently as possible. For more information on how Priory can help you, head to our website or call us: https://www.priorygroup.com/ 0800 840 3219