Drug Addiction Intervention Services
In today's complex landscape of substance use, families face unprecedented challenges. The misuse of substances such as prescription opioids, benzodiazepines, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, inhalants, MDMA, and others has introduced new complexities to addiction and intervention efforts.
At Interventions With Love, we specialize in guiding families through these intricacies with compassion, expertise, and a structured approach to intervention.
Hi, I’m Gianna
I am Gianna, a Certified Intervention Professional (CIP), Certified Family Recovery Specialist (CFRS), and Certified Recovery Coach (CRS). My dedication lies in assisting individuals and families navigate the complexities of addiction and untreated mental health conditions. By employing evidence-based practices and a compassionate approach, I strive to facilitate interventions that lead to meaningful and lasting change.
“We were completely lost. Our son had been using for years, and every attempt to help only seemed to make things worse. We were walking on eggshells, fighting all the time, and exhausted. Gianna helped us step out of the chaos and into a plan. For the first time, we felt hopeful—and supported. She didn’t just guide our son into treatment, she gave our entire family a lifeline. I truly believe we wouldn’t be where we are today without her.”
The Impact of Drug Addiction on Families
Drug addiction doesn’t just harm the person using—it deeply affects the people who love them. Families often live in a constant state of anxiety, confusion, and heartbreak as they try to make sense of the changes in their loved one. You may feel like you’re doing everything you can, but nothing seems to work. You may be exhausted, resentful, or afraid—and still love them fiercely.
Addiction is a family disease because it infiltrates every part of daily life. The longer it goes untreated, the more it damages connection, safety, and trust within the home. Many families normalize chaos or silence their own needs just to get through the day.
Here are some of the most common ways addiction impacts families:
Emotional Turmoil: Guilt, anger, fear, sadness, and shame can cycle daily. You may blame yourself for not seeing the signs sooner or feel paralyzed by the fear of losing your loved one.
Relationship Strain: Trust breaks down. Conflict becomes constant or silence replaces conversation. You may argue about how to handle things or avoid hard topics altogether just to keep the peace.
Financial Hardship: Supporting someone in active addiction can drain savings, rack up legal fees, and lead to missed work. Some families hide the financial toll while quietly falling apart behind closed doors.
Parenting Disruption: When a child is using, the rest of the family—especially siblings—can feel neglected or scared. When a parent is struggling with addiction, children often grow up too fast, trying to compensate for the instability.
Chronic Stress & Health Issues: Constant worry and emotional stress take a physical toll—causing insomnia, high blood pressure, headaches, fatigue, and more. Your health may be suffering, even if you’ve convinced yourself it’s not that bad.
Fear of Judgment or Isolation: You may feel embarrassed to talk about what’s going on, or you might have lost friends and support systems who don’t understand the full picture. Isolation only adds to the emotional burden.
But here’s the truth: you don’t have to keep living like this.
At Interventions With Love, we believe that families deserve recovery, too. Addiction thrives in silence and secrecy—but healing begins with honesty, boundaries, and support. Our intervention process doesn’t just help your loved one get into treatment. It gives you tools to:
Unlearn enabling patterns
Set and maintain healthy boundaries
Communicate without shame, guilt, or ultimatums
Rebuild trust and connection at a sustainable pace
Prioritize your own healing—regardless of your loved one’s choices
Even if your loved one isn’t ready for help, you can begin the process of change. And that shift, however small, may be the turning point for your entire family.
Take Action for Your Loved One
If someone you love is struggling with drug addiction, you don’t have to keep waiting, hoping, or walking on eggshells. With the right support, this moment of crisis can become a turning point.
Reach out today to schedule a free consultation. Let’s talk about how we can help—because the sooner we intervene with love, the sooner recovery begins.
Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions and Drug Addiction
Many of the individuals and families who come to us are navigating more than one diagnosis or concern. It's common for untreated mental health conditions to coexist with other behaviors or disorders that further complicate the path to recovery. These overlapping struggles can make it difficult for families to know where to turn—or even where to begin.
Why Our Approach Works
When co-occurring disorders are present, a one-size-fits-all treatment plan isn’t enough. We take a whole-person, whole-family approach—looking beyond the symptoms to understand the "why" behind the behaviors. We collaborate with treatment centers that are equipped to treat both mental health and co-occurring conditions, and we stay closely involved to ensure care is truly integrated.
From the first call through treatment and beyond, we walk alongside families to untangle the complexities, rebuild trust, and support long-term recovery—for everyone involved.
Drug addiction is often entangled with untreated mental health conditions, including:
Depression or suicidal ideation
Anxiety or panic attacks
Trauma or PTSD
Bipolar disorder
Personality disorders
In many cases, individuals use drugs or alcohol to numb emotional pain or quiet internal distress. That’s why we only recommend dual-diagnosis treatment centers—programs equipped to treat both substance use and mental health. A true path to recovery must address the whole person.
Our Comprehensive Approach to Drug Addiction Interventions
At Interventions With Love, we employ a personalized and holistic approach to interventions:
Assessment: Understanding the specific substances involved, the duration and extent of use, and any co-occurring mental health conditions.
Family Collaboration: Working closely with family members to develop a unified, supportive strategy.
Personalized Intervention Planning: Crafting a tailored plan that addresses the unique circumstances of the individual.
Professional Facilitation: Guiding the intervention process with empathy and expertise to encourage acceptance of help.
Aftercare Support: Providing ongoing resources and guidance to ensure sustained recovery for both the individual and their family.
Is It Time for an Intervention?
Knowing when to step in can feel impossible. Drug use often begins in secret, escalates in cycles, and slowly starts to consume everything—relationships, responsibilities, trust. Families adapt to the chaos, holding it all together behind the scenes, until a crisis—an overdose, an arrest, or total emotional collapse—forces action. But you don’t have to wait for rock bottom. When families choose to intervene, they raise their loved one’s bottom—giving them a chance at recovery before everything most valuable is lost.
Recognizing when to intervene can be daunting. Addiction often manifests subtly before escalating into a full-blown crisis. Consider the following signs:
Physical and Mental Health Deterioration: Noticeable weight loss, frequent illnesses, or unexplained injuries.
Behavioral Changes: Increased secrecy, erratic behavior, or loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities.
Financial Irregularities: Unexplained expenses, missing valuables, or constant financial crises.
Social Withdrawal: Isolation from family and friends, or associating with new, possibly harmful acquaintances.
Legal Issues: Arrests, DUIs, or other legal problems related to substance use.
Early intervention is crucial. Addressing these signs promptly can prevent further harm and set the foundation for recovery.
These signs can feel overwhelming to witness, especially when you’ve already tried so many times to help. An intervention creates a powerful moment of truth—with love, boundaries, and a clear path forward. It’s not about punishment. It’s about breaking through denial and offering a way out. Together, we can shift the trajectory—away from fear and toward healing.
If you’re seeing these signs and wondering what to do next, I invite you to reach out. Let’s talk about your loved one—and how I can help support your family.
Take action for your loved one
If someone you love is struggling with drug addiction, you don’t have to keep waiting, hoping, or walking on eggshells. With the right support, this moment of crisis can become a turning point.
Reach out today to schedule a free consultation. Let’s talk about how we can help—because the sooner we intervene with love, the sooner recovery begins.