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Drug & Alcohol Addiction Intervention Services

Anyone who has been close to a long-term alcoholic or drug addict knows that getting someone to quit is tough. Denial is a powerful force that keeps a tight physical and mental grasp on its habitual users. Ready to approach them to get help? It’s crucial that you have the right strategy–and the right help. The best way to go about such a sensitive topic is to work with a seasoned interventionist like one of ours at Level Up Lake Worth.

What Is An Intervention?

An intervention is an organized confrontation with a loved one about their drug or alcohol addiction. It can involve anyone (family, friends, coworkers) who has a relationship with the individual. They then use the opportunity to express how the person’s addiction has affected them. An intervention is not a form of addiction treatment but often a means of convincing a drug or alcohol addict to seek treatment from a rehab facility. 

These are emotionally charged affairs that can be difficult for both the addicted person and those who staged the intervention. Interventions are typically reserved as a last-ditch effort to encourage someone to seek treatment. They are not restricted to drug and alcohol addicts and intentions can be used to confront a person about any kind of debilitating behavior.

Do Drug & Alcohol Interventions Work?

Yes, interventions can be successful in getting an addicted person to admit that they have a problem and to realize that they need help. Addicts are more likely to undergo addiction treatment when there has been an intervention, however, it does not necessarily increase the efficacy of their treatment or their likelihood of success. However, social support and family support is a major component in recovery and intervention has the potential to be an asset later on.

There are a number of factors to consider; such as the nature of the relationship the organizer has with the individual. While deciding whether an intervention is the right choice for your loved one is a major decision on its own, but they must determine which type of intervention would be the most effective.

The Different Types of Interventions

Just as addiction treatment is not a one-size-fits-all process, neither are interventions. There are multiple types and can vary on the setting, the number of people involved, as well as their relationship with the addicted person.

Simple Intervention 

A simple intervention is the least confrontational of all. More often than not, is merely a conversation acknowledging the person’s addiction and asking them to seek treatment. Rather than involving a large group of people, a simple intervention usually consists of one or possibly two individuals. Despite the simplicity of this approach, this method can be quite effective even without the presence of an addiction intervention counselor. 

Crisis Intervention

Unlike the other types of interventions, this kind is usually impromptu and occurs when the addicted person has become a danger to themselves. The goal of this approach is simply to stabilize the situation and keep them safe. Convincing them to go to rehab may be discussed, but is not the prime objective in this situation.

Classic Intervention

Also known as the Johnson Model, like the name would suggest, this is the most mainstream type of intervention and the kind that comes to mind when the term is used. It involves prior planning with all participants (except the addicted person) which usually includes close family members and close friends. The key element of this intervention approach is that the confrontational is a surprise to the individual. Addiction intervention services can help tremendously in both the planning stage of the intervention as well as during to maximize effectiveness. 

Family System Intervention

This type of intervention involves other family members who suffer from the same type of addiction. This approach is based on the family systems theory and can be a great motivation to recover and undergo treatment. These family members are very involved in the addiction person’s recovery efforts well beyond the intervention itself and will participate in family counseling along with the individual. This method is very effective for repairing and strengthening family bonds. 

Do I Really Need Addiction Intervention Services?

While interventions have the potential to be a catalyzing force in an addict getting sober, it is not guaranteed that an intervention will always be successful. When done incorrectly, a botched intervention can strain relationships and further alienate the addicted person from their loved ones. This is one of the main risks of an intervention, and one of the biggest reasons why professional addiction intervention counselors should always be consulted prior to staging an intervention and present during. 

Addiction intervention services can help defuse tensions and help to mediate the conversation. This can make interventions much more likely to be successful and result in the addicted person enrolling in rehab.

Tips For Holding An Intervention

Your Level Up Lake Worth addiction services counselor will walk you through the planning process to minimize the possibility of negative outcomes. Here are a few recommendations of how to do an intervention.

  • Guilt trips aren’t welcome here. The purpose is not to or shame an addict but to open their eyes to how they have harmed themselves and others
  • Do not yell. This can make them feel attacked and put them on the defensive
  • Be mindful of the time and setting. Make this confrontation as non-stressful as possible and avoid doing it at a time when their emotions are already volatile (like after a breakup or getting fired) or somewhere that they’ll be distracted or intimidated.
  • Be as specific as possible. It’s recommended that each participant has an itemized list of grievances that are short and to the point. 
  • Write down speaking points in advance. Doing so when your calm can help prevent things from being said harshly in the heat of the moment.

How To Help An Addicted Loved One With An Intervention

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Most importantly for you or your loved one, working with a professional interventionist helps take the edge off of confronting an addicted individual. Not only will you have an expert to guide you through the process of planning the intervention event and coordinating an addiction treatment center, but you will also have a moderator to make sure the event itself goes smoothly, supporting loved ones as well. Sometimes simply having that neutral person in the room is all you need to find common ground and save a life before it’s too late.

Step 1

Once you hire an interventionist, he or she will be able to advise you in the best practices for making the event go smoothly. Your interventionist may tell you about the optimal times and places to hold the event based on you and the individual’s needs. In general, it is best to hold the drug/alcohol intervention early in the day or at a time when the addict is less likely to be drunk or high. Holding the event at a neutral, familiar location is also recommend. But remember, interventions are about the individual, so each situation differs as does every person.

Step 2

Perhaps most importantly, your interventionist will guide you in how best to confront the addict without pushing him or her away or resenting you, which is one of the family’s worst fears. Maintaining neutral ground can be difficult when denial is strong or the alcoholic/addict becomes argumentative against others’ experiences, but our licensed interventionists provide unique approaches to these situations through their own experiences.

Do’s
  • Be specific about times they have put themselves or others into harm, danger, or emotional turmoil.
  • Be concise and direct; decide for yourself that you will no longer be involved with the family member as long as he or she is acting out the addiction. This means leaving the relationship until they agree to enter into treatment.
  • Have a treatment plan in place.
  • Follow through on your word if they decline treatment.
  • Contact one of our professional interventionists and bring together all the people who are affected and hurt by the situation, love the individual and are willing to stop contact with the addicted person until he or she goes into a treatment center or gets some other form of help.
  • Communicate openly with the professional to help stifle your need to control the situation, enable the afflicted, or be overly judgemental.
  • Accept the person as he or she is; understand that the addiction will continue, and learn to take care of yourself within the situation.
Don’ts
  • Shame or berate.
  • Schedule the intervention at a time they are like to be stressed or intoxicated.
  • Ramble or vent — your healing will come when they are in a better place to listen.
  • Be negative.
  • Ignore the signs: The drugs that are available to emerge generations these days are more dangerous than anything you ever experienced in your youth. The youth today might get hooked on painkillers such as Vicodin, Percocet, and Lortabs. Then when those highs don’t cut it, they get turned onto stronger opiates such as heroin, oxycontin and potentially worse. Meth, cocaine, or crack might also fall into play.  No one seems to walk completely away from this addiction because the temptation is there each and every day for the rest of their lives and they begin to fight a force they cannot win. See the signs and symptoms of their use and point them out; show them they aren’t fooling anyone with their behavior.

Take Back Your Power

78 people die in the United States of a drug overdose each day.

If you think that someone you love is struggling with addiction, it’s essential that you try to get them help. And although it can be tough to come to terms with the fact that someone you love is struggling with addiction, it can save their life. You may even resort to denial and just look the other way when you see the warning signs. There’s also a chance that you have no idea how to get your loved one the help that they need, which is common. One of the best ways to motivate your loved one to begin the road to recovery is through an intervention like one we’ve discussed here.

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Lauren Puleo, LMFT, MCAP

As Clinical Director, Lauren is responsible for overseeing and directing all clinical departments, including oversight of Master’s level Primary Therapists, Case Manager, and Bachelor’s level Group Facilitators. Lauren coordinates therapeutic care, chart auditing, and ensures the safe and appropriate clinical treatment of our clients. Lauren is responsible for developing and overseeing group schedules, coordination of aftercare, and discharge planning. In addition, Lauren also conducts daily staff meetings and provides weekly supervision for clinicians to help strengthen and hone their skills. Her primary role as Clinical Director is management of her clinical team, facilitating groups, as well as holding a small caseload of clients. Holding a Master’s from Nova Southeastern, Lauren is a licensed marriage and family therapist and Master’s level CAP(Certified Addiction Professional). Having worked in the treatment field since 2014 providing individual, group and family therapy, and having been with our company since 2018, Lauren has a strong passion for helping those and the families of those suffering from addiction.

Sergio Witis

Sergio is a Certified Addiction Counselor and group facilitator in charge of adding culture to the clients experience through, music, art, inner child work, and community. With 20 years of experience in the music industry, touring internationally in bands, running a record label, and producing, It is his passion and purpose to create a safe environment for others to express themselves in order to find happiness in their own lives.

Michael Borzillo

Working hand in hand with and directing the medical, clinical, and behavioral tech departments, Michael leads our West Palm facility with dedication, love, motivation, and patience. With over 12 years of experience in the field of addiction treatment, Michael has worked his way up and through every facet of treatment operation. Having an intimate knowledge of the industry from his humble beginnings as a behavioral health tech, supervisor, clinical liaison, and now to current role as Regional Operations Manager with Level Up Treatment, Michael takes pride in leading by example, and most importantly never forgetting where he came from. 

Chris McCormick

Christopher oversees all daily operations regarding patient care and facility management, as well as functions as department head for all Behavioral Health Technicians and the 12-Step Integration team at Level Up Lake Worth. As a graduate of Kutztown University in PA holding a bachelor of science, Christopher has been working in the substance abuse field since 2017, having started out as a BHT(Behavioral Health Technician) himself. As Director of Operations, Christopher has helped open, expand and refine operations at three of Level Up Treatment’s facilities and worked personally to help develop the company’s 12-Step Integration program for its clients.

Dr. Thania Quesada, MD

Dr. Quesada is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, the American Board of Preventive Medicine/Addiction Medicine, a former Assistant Professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and in the Department of Psychiatry as a Consultation-Liaison at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Currently, Dr. Quesada has her private office in Weston, Florida, and is Medical Director for Level Up Treatment Centers. As the former Medical Director at The Renfrew Center of Florida, Dr. Quesada treated patients with substance abuse, eating disorders, and comorbidity. Dr. Quesada has also served as the medical director at Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Options, which works with teens with mental health and substance abuse issues, all the while concentrating on family preservation. As the medical director at Smith Community Mental Health, Dr. Quesada dedicated herself to the treatment of adults and teens with mental health and substance abuse issues. Dr. Quesada was awarded the Gratitude for Giving Compassion Award from Sierra Tucson, given to the medical doctor that contributed the most to the wellness of clients. Dr. Quesada was also the recipient of The Gold Doc award for putting “care” back into healthcare and the Upjohn Award for research excellence. Dr. Quesada has a vast wealth of experience as well as the recognition from her colleagues in her field for her caring and compassionate service in the areas of substance abuse and mental health.

Samantha Wasicsko, BSN, RN

As Director of Nursing, Samantha manages all aspects of the medical department which includes: Nursing, Physicians, Pharmacy, Licensing and Patient Care. Samantha is a graduate of Barry University in Miami, FL, and is a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor’s Degree focused in Nursing. Samantha has over 10 years of experience working in the fields of substance abuse and detoxification. For the last 5 years, Samantha has worked in a Managerial or Directorial capacity, and has assisted with the opening of 3 different detox facilities. Samantha has also directly worked with establishing the new pharmacies and compliance with the regulating bodies of DCF, DEA, and The Joint Commission.

Martin Higgins

Martin’s responsibilities include financial and insurance advisory for clients and their families, managing the billing department and clarifying patient responsibilities before, during and after treatment. With over 2 years experience working in the substance abuse industry, Martin has worked as a Behavioral Health Technician, Alumni Coordinator, and Admissions Representative, qualifying him to understand the entire treatment process and the great difficulties a family and client can face during their journey in recovery. Martin understands the potential complexity of patient responsibility in treatment, and provides comfort, support, and tools to alleviate all client financial concerns or questions that might arise during a client’s journey in recovery.

Colin Brothers

As Director of Alumni, Colin works to maintain a community of love and support for the people that go through our program at Level Up Treatment, and to have a safe place to turn to in the event of calamity in their lives. The concept of one alcoholic helping another is at the backbone of our core values for when people leave this facility. Respecting the difficulty through trial and error and personal experience, Colin understands that the only way to be able to lead others is to learn how to be led himself. Believing that his failures are more valuable in this field than his successes, Colin’s sobriety is a testament to trying over and over and failing, finally coming to a place where he was able to succeed when relying on others to guide him. Colin believes that in order to stay the course, he must be that guide for others to harness the power in themselves to beat addiction.

Matt Sapia

As Director of Outpatient Operations, Matthew oversees a staff of over 20 trained individuals and executes day to day supervision of PHP, IOP and OP operations including resident housing in Wellington, FL, and our clinical facility in Greenacres, FL. Within this responsibility, Matthew works closely with the Executive Director to achieve maximum productivity and meet monthly goals. In addition, Matthew assists in patient transition from detoxification(detox) to residential treatment level of care by holding weekly groups at our Lake Worth facility and answering any questions patients may have. Having worked for multiple years in the substance abuse industry and mental health field, as well as being in recovery for years himself, Matthew’s aim is to ensure patients under our care are happy and healing within a safe environment. Before entering the treatment and substance abuse field, Matthew graduated from Suny Delhi, College of Staten Island, Lincoln Technical Institute, and is also a graduate of the FDNY Fire Academy, serving as a New York Firefighter before moving to Florida to continue his career in healthcare. Before entering the substance abuse facility, Matthew put his life on the line to save others, now he dedicates his life to helping people save themselves.

Breanne Skrupskis

As a Family Solutions Specialist, Breanne establishes and cultivates rapport with the families of clients going through our treatment program, providing support and accountability to them throughout their loved one’s entire treatment journey. Breanne encourages families to participate in their own personal growth and recovery simultaneously with their loved ones, introduces families to 12-step work, discusses with them various aspects of recovery and participatory workshops that benefit the whole family, and is there to answer any of the difficult questions the family might have, as well as providing loving, moral support. Having worked in many roles in the treatment industry from behavioral health technician to case manager as well as being in recovery herself, Breanne fulfills her duties with experience, knowledge, and love.

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Tiffany Tait

Tiffany Tait is the Chief Operating Officer at Level Up Lake Worth in where Tiffany works closely with the facility, helping to ensuring that patients are comfortable and safe. Tiffany has been working in the addiction treatment field for 14 years. She has helped countless addicts get through the detox process and begin their journey toward lifelong recovery. She is especially recognized for her experience in clinical program development, leadership development, and organizational restructuring. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminology and Masters of Social Work Degree from Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL. Tiffany is originally from Brooklyn, New York, and enjoys reading, being a mom and taking long naps on the beach.

Gianni Fugazy

Gianni Fugazy is the Director of Operations at Level Up in Margate where Gianni works closely with patients in the facility, helping to ensure they are comfortable and safe. Gianni has been working in the addiction treatment field for 4 years. He has helped countless addicts get through the detox process and begin their journey toward lifelong recovery. Gianni is originally from Harrison, New York, and enjoys watching movies and going the gym in his free time.

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