I believe that intervention is an important and good thing, but recovery is an inside job.
That statement hit the nail on the head.
Sunshine
I'm sorry I missed your earlier inquiry on intervention. I would have simply shared my experience as I did in this thread as I believe that any decision a person makes should be one based upon their individual circumstances. Although the intervention didn't work "at the time"......I believe that each time my son has been exposed to the tools for recovery, those tools have been reinforced. Intervention.....I believe.....was the right thing to do in our case.....and even if my son didn't stay sober that time, it did enormous things for our entire family and most specifically for me.
You and your son will be in my prayers.
gentle hugs
ke