Intervention
By MandaLee
@MandaLee (3756)
United States
December 11, 2012 1:35pm CST
Intervention on A&E is a great show. They help people who have drug and alcohol problems. However, recovery from addiction is no easy task. Please share your thoughts on Intervention. Do you feel the show is helpful? Does the show exploit people?
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11 responses
@celticeagle (159058)
• Boise, Idaho
11 Dec 12
I used to watch the show. Like so many others I couldn't handle it for long. Hoards is one I used to watch too. I live with severe depression and I certainly don't need Intervention or Hoarders to add to my day. They are helpful though. So is the Dr. on HLN. He is great! He works with addicts. I can't recall his name right now. He is on VH1 also.
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@PointlessQuestions (15397)
• United States
11 Dec 12
Is that Dr Drew? I like him.
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@Kashmeresmycat (6369)
• United States
12 Dec 12
I haven't seen the show on A&E and I normally like those programs. I must be watching something else at that time..darn it.
I used to watch Dr. Drew when he did the celebrity addicts. That was one of the most saddest heart-breaking shows I've ever watched. I feel so sorry for these people even though I know, it's their own fault. And the songs they play just fit the show so well. I remember the song "Watch Over You" by Alter Bridge and every time I hear this song it reminds me of that program....so, so sad.
All I know is I feel these people are OKAYING themselves to be filmed and on tv, so I don't feel it's exploiting them at all. I learned a lot from these type of shows and absolutely love Dr. Drew for doing his best to help so many of them. But, as with any habit including smoking....if you're not ready to quit, it won't work. Great discussion! 
@pergammano (7682)
• Canada
12 Dec 12
Kashmeresmycat...there is a time and place for everything, and when we view these "addictions" as diseases, and the disease has a complete grip on their mental and physical health, they are not able to rally any form of judgment...so there are times when an intervention is absolutely necessary or demise is imminent!
Yes, I am on a small Island off the coast of British Columbia, in actuality I could see the fireworks of the Olympics in Vancouver! 14 miles off the coast of Vancouver and only accessible by Ferry, boat or Float plane! If you like rurality, it can be very, very tranquil! But, of course, it has it's own drawbacks...such as very limited shopping (and more expensive) very little entertainment (one Pub) and one high-end lodge, so you make your own! One becomes quite self-reliant...and learns to walk one on one with Mother Nature! The real benefits (at least to me) is the wonderful shellfish and seafood! It is NOT a great place for persons of impetuosity...
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@Kashmeresmycat (6369)
• United States
12 Dec 12
Pergammano...I totally agree with you on the intervention and how it is necessary to intervene in a person's life should it be imperative. What I have seen though and what I'm actually talking about, are the people who have been in therapy for 6=12 months, walk out, and start all over again. Then you have the one's who have been there for the same amount of time, and they end up quitting completely. I still feel it's a matter of really wanting to quit, sort of like a mind body balance, and knowing this is going to kill them if they don't. Does that make sense? Or am I still wrong?
The island still sounds fascinating to me. I'm too old now, but it was something I would have loved to try. I'm a big fan of mother nature, lol! When I go camping I'm in a world of my own. And seafood is something I could live on everyday. I might be a bit impetuous, well, ok, I guess I am impetuous, but I would have taken that chance years ago...
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@earningmember (914)
• Canada
11 Dec 12
I didn't see this show and cannot comment. Yes! I agree addiction is very difficult to break but it usually helps by joining groups!
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@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
11 Dec 12
I do watch that show, too. And I think it is a great way for those families who have members that are into such addiction. Atleast they would be aware on how to handle the situation and they could better understand the behavior as well as the possible causes that leads to such addiction.
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@PointlessQuestions (15397)
• United States
11 Dec 12
I think it is helpful to confront the addict and make them understand they get help or the family is done with them. Some folks won't listen to family until there is a professional with them to confront the person. I think the show gives a platform for helping families to confront a loved one with their harmful behaviors.
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@AmbiePam (85497)
• United States
13 Dec 12
Some magazine got a professional expert on situations such as these and asked the expert to weigh in on shows like Intervention, Hoarders, ect....They wanted to know if the show handled the people the right way, and if any of the things they are doing on TV will actually help in the long run. The expert went through about five of the shows and said Intervention was the one closest to doing the best for the person in question.
@wilsongoddard (7291)
• United States
12 Dec 12
I try to avoid such shows. What does one gain from watching such things? I don't find people's misery entertaining, and these shows are not a legitimate source of information. So, what is the point?
I do remember when A&E stood for "Arts & Entertainment." I looked at the network's lineup a few weeks ago, and I could find neither "arts" nor "entertainment" amongst its offerings. 
@Sherryrob1 (126)
• United States
8 Mar 13
I really like that show and watch it whenever I can catch it. I think the show helps some and exploits others. It's hard not to feel for the families because addiction is a very real problem. Not matter how many times I watch it, I'm anxious to see the outcome. I do find it surprising the number of people who don't want to go into treatment when it's only for their benefit.
