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Drug Treatment Intervention Awareness through an Intervention TV Show

Friday, September 25th, 2009

Reality vs. the Intervention AE Show

The Intervention AE television series is popular for showcasing addicts and their struggle with substance abuse. There is more to their story than what can be broadcast in the designated one hour of TV programming. People may be drawn to these personalities that they see on television, but what about people in their very own lives? It may be difficult to reach out to a loved one if you suspect that they are abusing alcohol or drugs. Many people may treat the problem like it is something that will go away on its own over time. This is untrue and addicts need someone to reach out and tell them that help is available.

A New Intervention TV Show for Young People

Overcoming addiction is a lifelong process and not many know how hard it can be. In recently celebrity news, we have seen how many people’s lives have ended due to drugs and alcohol. The recently deceased Adam “DJ AM” Goldstein just finished his own intervention tv show for MTV before his untimely death. The celebrity deejay is well-known for overcoming his own drug abuse problem. The show titled, “Gone Too Far”, revolves around Goldstein and drug interventions that aim to get troubled young people into rehabilitation programs. The series filming was complete days prior to his Goldstein’s death and MTV is in talks of moving ahead with the reality series.

Drug Treatment Intervention Helps

Addiction is a real problem and a focus on drug treatment intervention will help raise awareness on a growing crisis. Even for celebrities, money and resources do not guarantee a cure for substance abuse problems. A more educated and tolerant public will show individuals who are suffering from addiction that there is help available. As a society, it is our duty to promote the benefits of drug and alcohol treatment, praise the contributions that come from of treatment completion, and openly endorse the message that recovery is possible.