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Does your teen need help with a drug problem? If so then you may be thinking about staging an intervention. An intervention can go a long way in helping to get your teenager on the road to recovery. If you are ready to start and just need some help to begin, then here is what you need to do to stage a successful intervention.

Your Location

The location of your intervention is important. You want the setting to be neutral. Make sure that everyone present is someone that your teen trusts. An intervention should not last longer than ninety minutes. This is because fatigue can set in, and your teen may become angry, and those involved in the intervention can get frustrated.

Be Prepared

Everyone involved should come prepared with what they will say. They should put their thoughts on paper. If possible meet before the intervention to decide the role that everyone will play. Think about how your teen will respond, tweak your approach, and what everyone will say. This will ensure that your teen does not shut down and cause the intervention to fail.

Get Professional Help

If you can, get a professional who deals with interventions to be in attendance. The presence of a neutral party to keep everyone on track may be just what is needed to prevent tempers from flaring. If you bring in a professional, they will know how to explain their presence so that your teen doesn't feel threatened. A professional will ensure that the most important things are discussed.

You will need to discuss your concerns and how you are feeling. Each person present should discuss incidents where the teen's addiction has led to negative consequences. Since the intervention should not go beyond ninety minutes, a professional can help keep everyone focused.

Talk about Consequences

You should make it clear during the intervention that there will be consequences if your teen does not agree to get help. Every situation is different, but there should be consequences. Your teen may need to move out if they are over the age of eighteen. If they are under eighteen, you may reconsider some of their privileges. The consequences cannot be soft because they must make an impact.

Staging an intervention is difficult. When you love someone, it can be hard to get tough with them. Just remember that your intervention can literally save your teen's life. If you are looking for more help, contact a local service that offers troubled youth treatments.