Alcohol Intervention: Problems Faced in Alcohol Intervention

Alcohol is often the only thing that offers an individual some respite from a hectic, stressful life that has few pleasures in store. Though associated with relaxation, fun and celebration, the “high” that it provides, makes anyone have more and more quantities of it each time he or she wishes to escape from tension or depression. The “high” becomes elusive, as the body needs more and more alcohol to reach that level. The consequence is what we often hear as alcoholism. The alcoholic is prone to hide his problem, but it manifests itself in his mood swings, his craving, improper behavior, violent reactions and his attitude contrasts under the effect of alcohol and when sober.

All these convince family members that some form of intervention has to be initiated. They might take on the tough task upon themselves to convince the individual first that he has a drinking problem and that he needs help to get out of it. This is generally the toughest problem faced in alcohol intervention. The alcoholic’s acceptance of his addiction and the need to use external assistance to shake it off can be a daunting task for anyone. Even after that, he might try to get back to his drinking because the body used to a certain level of alcohol, cries for some more. Only the strongest of individuals can resist the temptation and bear the withdrawal symptoms. He has to also muster enough strength to refuse invitations of his drinking buddies, who would do everything to get him back.

Another problem in intervention may crop up when he faces a setback of any form on the personal or professional front. He may not be able to handle the stress and disappointment and might reach out for the bottle all over again. At such times, a loving partner’s support becomes imperative. The arduous task of intervention takes months and can even involve medication for the duration. The time span between the initiation of the intervention process and its successful completion is particularly stressful for the family which must see the individual through his emotional turmoil, keep away temptation and also ensure that he is not faced with any distressing situations which may push him back into the well of alcohol. Another problem lies in convincing the addict of a future that could be normal and happy without the cloud of alcohol. He may not visualize a life where he would be able to face tough times in perfect sanity without alcohol to turn to. Keeping up the channels of communication, talking in a language that he is receptive to, tapping his softer emotions rather than showing harsh criticism, are likely to help the intervention process and get rid of the problems that work as impediments to the process.

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