Can I Afford an Interventionist?
Deciding whether to hire an interventionist for a loved one struggling with addiction is an important and often daunting decision. While the upfront costs can, at first, seem prohibitive, it’s necessary to take a step back and consider the long-term financial and emotional costs of ongoing substance abuse.
Costs of Ongoing Substance Use
In addition to the costs of the substances themselves, there are likely medical bills, legal fees, and also more emotionally impactful costs to relationships…
Medical Expenses: Substance use disorder (SUD) often leads to health problems and hospital visits. These hospital stays, ER trips, and medications can add up quickly, especially if chronic illnesses develop as a side effect of substance use.
Legal Fees: SUDs frequently lead to legal issues. Lawyer costs, court fees, fines, and potential incarceration can each be significant financial burdens that could be mitigated through a preventative intervention.
Job Insecurity: People experiencing SUD face job instability, decreased productivity, and unemployment. This loss of or inconsistent income can create severe financial stress.
Impact on Family and Loved Ones: Addiction affects the entire family and support network, not just the individual. Beyond the financial implications, untreated addiction and mental health issues take an emotional and social toll on families. Relationships become strained or broken, trust no longer exists and the quality of life deteriorates. These costs are hard to quantify but are just as damaging to a person’s life.
Hiring an Interventionist is an Investment in the Future
Hiring an interventionist is not solely a financial decision. It’s an investment in a healthier, more stable future for both the individual struggling with addiction and their loved ones.
Long-term Savings: By addressing the addiction early, you can avoid these escalating costs associated with ongoing substance use, leading to significant long-term savings.
Improved Quality of Life: A successful intervention and treatment can restore relationships, improve physical health, and enhance overall well-being. The emotional and social benefits of recovery are immeasurable.
Hope and Healing: An intervention can often be a catalyst for change, offering hope and a path to healing for the entire family. It’s an opportunity for everyone to reclaim their future.
At JA Recovery, we do not approach interventions as if they are a one-and-done tactic. They require ongoing support well beyond the intervention itself. Every person and situation is unique, so there is considerable planning and practice that goes in ahead of time to ensure the intervention goes smoothly and is successful.
We see interventions as heartfelt gifts of love from loved ones to a person who is struggling. Our interventions are not abrupt confrontations but instead nurturing and supportive. Seeking help is a sign of strength and hope. It’s an investment in the well-being of the individual and your family.
We welcome anyone who has reservations about the intervention process to reach out to us.
