Tpoppa Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 How did you approach it? Did it work? What was the outcome? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodninja420 Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 I've yet to ever hear of a successful intervention among my extended circle of friends over the years. People that kick an actual dangerous habit (read: not just a party phase their girlfriend is worried about) seem to have to hit rock bottom on their own, and ideally find jesus while they're down there at the nadir. That's really the only combo I've seen work. Good luck with whatever you're dealing with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 I wasn't personally part of the intervention process for a friend of mine but I was involved in the first stages of getting the intervention to happenThe end outcome was positive and he's been a proponent for helping people get clean for the last several years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 This is his story:http://www.cleveland.com/beachwood/index.ssf/2013/09/the_heroin_epidemic_suburban_r.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 "I hate to advocate the use of drugs and alcohol, but they've always worked for me." -HSTSeriously, there is no "magic" that can fix a drug problem. Only the personal desire to get ahead of it. If the user isn't dedicated to that ideal, then it's all for nothing. very true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Get professional help with this. You need a pro at interventions, not the opinions of a bunch of assholes like me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted June 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 We actualy did an intervention. My friend checked into a hospital and agreed to go into inpatient rehab. When it was time to actully go into rehab he refused. He is literally drinking himselft to death. Drinking at least a bottle of vodka a day, not eating, lost like 40lbs in 3 months, etc. He's a good guy and a good friend, but he's going down an awful path and has no control. It's ugly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 All you can do is let him spiral, and be there to help him up when he hits bottom. It's hard, and if he kills himself along the way you will feel guilty, but there was nothing you could do. Been there done this with my dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 One of my old neighbors was a clinical alkie. Didn't eat, drank a case of beast ice a day, lost his job etc..decided to quit...lasted a week tops and he was off the wagon. Ended up getting evicted from his apartment, got a new place, had to sell his car etc...he was eventually homeless as far as I know. When I found out he was giving pot and meth to underage girls I kinda stopped talking to him...real piece of shit tho. Anyway, yeah, the only person that can make that change is the person with the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baptizo Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 No, I've never participated in one and I can't say I've ever heard of a successful intervention that ultimately violates another persons will. YMMV but the person needs to recognize the problem and seek help from whatever source they're inclined to submit too for help (AA, clergy, etc.). Suggesting help and sources of it is certainly apropos but let them decide for themselves while reminding them that they're individually responsible for their choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 I keep wanting to jump in with helpful advice but everyone else's post is as good as it gets. Good luck man, it's a shitty, sticky situation that depends on so many devilish details and there's no easy path. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baptizo Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 The sad thing about heroin is just how addictive it is and the success rate of getting free of it is miniscule even with treatment (averages are shown at a recovery rate of 16%-20% nationally). I'm glad Bad linked his friends story and ultimate successful recovery but he's an exception rather than the rule - thanks, bro. Heck, no joke, porn addicts have just about a good chance of recovery than a heroin addict. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 I don't want help with my porn addiction.Seriously tho a guy just got fired from where I work a few months ago. He loaded porn onto his work terminal and was beating off right there at his desk. Now that's an addiction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 Person was given a choice Person failed to follow thru and lied a lot Person went back on the wagon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 I keep wanting to jump in with helpful advice but everyone else's post is as good as it gets. Good luck man, it's a shitty, sticky situation that depends on so many devilish details and there's no easy path.A whole buncha this^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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