Shane`s musical aspirations are being ruined by his abuse of prescription medications (OxyContin). He even deals the drugs out of his family`s home and puts them in danger. Shane`s father was a drug addict who died from an overdose, so what will...
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Shane`s musical aspirations are being ruined by his abuse of prescription medications (OxyContin). He even deals the drugs out of his family`s home and puts them in danger. Shane`s father was a drug addict who died from an overdose, so what will it take for Shane to realize that what is doing is dangerous to himself and damaging to those around him.
Now in its seventh season, INTERVENTION profiles people who are losing their battle with their addictions, and whose friends and families feel the only remaining option is to hold an intervention. Each documentary follows the lives of these addicts, taking an unflinching look at the impact of… More their addictions on their everyday lives, all the while the addicts are unaware that an intervention is being planned. Each airing ends with the friends, family and a professional interventionist urging the addict to get treatment. If the individual should choose treatment, the addict immediately enters a widely respected treatment facility. Awards and Nominations Primetime Emmy Awards (2008) - Outstanding Reality Program (Nominated) Primetime Emmy Awards (2009) - Outstanding Reality Program (Won)
I watch it whenever I see it's on, but I don't actively look for it. It's interesting, but it seems most of the time the intervention doesn't work. Sometimes I just want to yell at the screen, just grow up and quit it! I guess because I don't have a "bad" addiction I can't talk though. I just… More watched the one where they had the guy who was addicted to gambling and the girl who was addicted to shopping. Both of which weren't "cured" after the show. It's interesting though, a bit intrusive, but interesting. With all the reality TV out there, I feel this show AT LEAST tries to help. Discuss if you want Marie
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I Can Relate to the Addicts on This Show. hide show
Speaking from my own personal experience, I personaly think that this is an excellent. television program. It shows that there is help for addicts unable to brake their habits bythemselves. I used to be in group therapy, and I had met plenty of people like that myself. This show demonstrates real addicts, the hell they go through, the help they receive, and their recoveries. It also inspires addicts who are watching to confront their own personal demons before it is too late. I must reccomend this show to addicts, their families, and therapists. I give it a 10 with pleasure.
Sometimes, action needs to take place. hide show
Have someone who has a dangerous problem that can lead to death? Sometimes, an intervention is needed to save the one who love, even if it means being hard on them. Millions suffer from a form of addiction, and they do need help to get sober. If the family are willing to draw the line in hopes of saving a life, then so be it. If a person turns down it, then actions will have to have a consequence like get the person the help they need against their will. Sometimes, the police and doctors can step in if it's urgent. If that doesn't stop them, what will… besides the grim reaper. When help is needed, one will have to have the element of surprise and stage an intervention if it's the one thing that will save them, if not too late.
I just realized that this site made a bad judgement call. Its not A&E, it is whoever wrote about our episode. You totally re-worded what was on the press release and you should be ashamed of yourself. "He ruminates over his sexuality and drinks to avoid this feeling." Where did you come to that conclusion? That comment is no where which proves that you made it up on your own. Why write what you want to: It seems that this site has the gay issue". I will personally make sure that everyone knows what this site did and I can assure you that there are thousands that will know. Go to ae.com/intervention to read what SHOULD BE WRITTEN
I think that this is a program that can help people see just what can happen if you decide to make the wrong choice in life---you could end up just like the person on TV...now thats reality. hide show
I happened to tune into this one evening to think it was a movie. However, I soon found out that it was a docu-drama (IMO). The program shows how people who sometimes have a wonderful future seem to fall to the belief that drugs and/or alcohol are an esacpe for their problems which only escalate to bigger ones.
Also, it deals with other destructive behaviors. I have, for many years, felt that the issue of overeating is a disease just like alcohol and drug addiction. Actually, I feel its a much harder addiction to overcome for the simple reason that one does not have to have beer or drugs to survive daily...but one does have to have food. And just as in chemical dependancies, 1 is soon not enough to satisfy those cravings (making you feel better) one has to keep eating more and more to satisfy that craving in their mind. Most obese people do not eat for the sake of liking the food, they eat to make themselves feel better. Now having that said, back to the show.
I think that this is a program that can help people see just what can happen if you decide to make the wrong choice in life---you could end up just like the person on TV...now thats reality.
John is a crack addict and alcoholic that lost a lot of people for various reasons. He coped with these issues by engaging in this kind of activities. hide show
I absolutely adored John! It reminded me so much of myself and broke my heart! I'd love to talk to him if at all possible. Just his sweetness and experience I believe could do me some good. The show really was disturbing to watch when you see yourself doing the exact same things. I didn't think he was going to "make it" because at times I feel as helpless as he did...then you just drink more to cover up that horrible feeling. I've watched a lot of episodes of Intervention, but by far this one touched me more than I ever could imagine.
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