Drug interventions can be very valuable tools when used properly to assist someone who is battling drug addiction by helping them stop their personal destruction of themselves as well as people and things around them. An intervention should not be used as or viewed as punishment, though an intervention from law enforcement can certainly be one. Most drug interventions are much more about love, help, concern and respect for life.

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Sometimes the types of drug addictions involved can have an impact on how the intervention is performed. Here are some examples below.

Cocaine or crack addiction interventions can be difficult when the person is high on the drug. These stimulants can make someone highly agitated, and they have intense cravings for more as the drug wears off, sending them searching for more of the high. The best time to approach someone for an intervention is either when they wake up after crashing if a daily user, or in between runs if they are a binge user.

Similar guidelines should be considered for amphetamine or methamphetamine users. However, there is an additional caution here, meth users can hallucinate after days of no sleep and then sleep for up to 48 hours or so at a time. An intervention planned shortly after the crash would still be the best time.

People who are addicted to opiates such as heroin or prescription painkillers have a very different demeanor compared to the stimulants above. Opiates cause drowsiness so they are much more relaxed. However, many opiate addicts are very afraid of going into withdrawal due to the pain and sickness that comes with it, so timing it before withdrawal is recommended, and plan to have a medical detox ready so they can feel more comfortable during that process.

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