A drug and/or alcohol invention is an organized attempt by people, usually family and friends, to get someone to seek professional help for certain problems, including but not limited to: alcoholism, compulsive gambling, drug abuse, compulsive eating, self-mutilation, tobacco smoking and workaholism. Some intervention models have recently come under scrutiny for the "ambushed" nature and the way the person that is at the center sometimes can feel.

Interventions are either direct or indirect. Direct involves a "confrontation" with the person and indirect involves a professional working with the family and friends that are co-dependent and encouraging them to be more effective with the addicted person.

There are several models of intervention but most of them are based on the Johnson Model which incorporates a surprise element. The Heart to Heart Model/Storti Model is very similar to the Johnson Model because it uses the element of surprise but it differs in that those participating are not to be aggressive. Instead they are to be supportive, non-judmental and loving.

Interventions have been shown to be a successful motivator for addicts and those with compulsion problems.

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