Why Intervention Podcast

Chris and Danny discuss the various similarities between fighting addiction and fighting a fire since Chris recently retired from the FDNY. They also discuss the importance of leverage, how intervention makes the once seemingly impossible now routine. Episode Highlights The importance of not being discouraged by an initial "no" from an addicted loved one when suggesting rehab/treatment Does an addicted person need to be "ready" for treatment, or is it more like a game of hide and seek? How addicted individuals often want to stop their substance use, but struggle to act on it due to the nature of addiction Emphasizing the need to separate an addicted loved one from the substance and not believing any promises they make while still using How an individual's spirituality and clarity can be wiped out when using substances again The importance of setting constraints or boundaries for the family members in coping with their loved one's addiction Understanding the value of having the necessary skills to deal with