Sondra Kay, M.A.
Interventionist & Substance Abuse Counselor

Because an Intervention saves lives!  Statistics show that 80 to 90 % of those who receive professionally led interventions go into treatment.  Family members are also helped. However, many people, even professionals and those in recovery tell you, "LET THEM HIT BOTTOM—THEY NEED TO HIT BOTTOM" or "You can’t help an Alcoholic/addict until their READY", meaning there is nothing you can do for your loved one or employee but LET GO. 

This is a mistaken myth. What is a bottom?? Waiting helplessly for your loved one or employer to “come to their senses” with a brain that has been damaged by alcohol and/or drug abuse can bring on devastating consequences;divorce, loss of jobs, loss of children and much more.   There are better choices.  The important question to ask is....

"What will it take?" for your loved one to hit bottom.  If addict / alcoholic won’t accept help until their ready, what will it take to get them ready?  It is true, readiness happens when they feel the heat.  What does that heat often look like?  Sadly and tragically divorce, loss of job/career, jail, and health concerns, cirrhosis, child neglect.  Intervention is a way to raise the “BOTTOM”.  This will save the family and addict years of abject pain and torture.