Intervention profiles people who are losing the 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 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.
Written by Sophie and last updated on Feb 10, 2023.
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Robin once overcame a drinking problem to become a successful pilot, but the stress of being away from his wife and children drove him back to booze. It didn't take long before Robin's problem destroyed his career and family. Robin's parents and brothers believe the brilliant pilot is still in there somewhere, but without an intervention, they're fearful that Robin may spiral to a horrible death.
The episode was rated 7,33 from 15 votes.
Coleman began experimenting with alcohol and drugs after his father died; his drug use caused him to lose custody of his 4-year-old daughter; his family worries his addiction may kill him.
The episode was rated 7,42 from 12 votes.
A young mother named Melanie battles an addiction to crack cocaine. Without an intervention, Melanie will lose custody of her son, or worse, lose her life.
The episode was rated 7,50 from 18 votes.
Natasha's new life after her parents' divorce contains alcohol- and drug-fueled parties, and she later begins using harder drugs like crystal meth and heroin; now a full-blown addict at 22, Natasha has a chance to start her life over.
The episode was rated 7,54 from 13 votes.
Nathan was a promising young athlete until a painful injury left him with an addiction to prescription opioids; his family is afraid that he will meet an unfortunate end if there isn't an intervention.
The episode was rated 7,55 from 20 votes.
Shandon's early life was disrupted at 3 years old when her parents divorced and her mother moved out of the country; now in her mid-20s and saddled with a $200-a-day intravenous habit, she prostitutes herself to feed her addiction.
The episode was rated 7,64 from 11 votes.
Chelan was a devoted wife and mother until the breakup of her marriage sent her spiraling into the world of prescription opioid abuse; three years later, Chelan is homeless, works as a prostitute and is no longer allowed to see her three little boys.
The episode was rated 7,79 from 14 votes.
When she was a teenager, Courtney's moodiness turned to rebellion and she began to experiment with drugs; now, she no longer cares about her health or safety.
The episode was rated 8,00 from 15 votes.
