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How to Stage an Intervention for Drug Addiction

Staging an intervention for someone who is addicted to drugs is oftentimes a last resort for the family and friends of a drug addict. Being addicted to drugs can change a person's personality drastically and frequently leads to prison or even death. By staging an intervention for drug addiction, you can help a person get their life back in order. Instructions Ensure that the person in question indeed is in need of a drug intervention. See the Resources section for more details. You can find out about the science behind the effects of drugs on a person's body and learn to notice those effects. Form a group of friends and family willing to help stage the intervention. Locate people close to the individual in question, and ask that they participate. Inform the people you locate that the intervention must remain a secret. If the individual is informed about the forthcoming intervention, that can drastically reduce the effectiveness. Contact a trained professional to help you