Confronting the issue of teen addiction is not easy, but it also doesn’t have to be done alone. TeenSavers’ counselors have the training, qualifications and experience to coordinate successful interventions anytime, anywhere. They will defuse what is usually a very tense situation, moderate discussions and provide safe escort to the TeenSavers haven in southern California.

Interventions & How They Work:

Intervention is a technique that was originated by Vernon Johnson. Mr. Johnson’s original idea was to create a “controlled crisis” for the addict who was reluctant to enter into treatment. This type of Intervention was then changed to address all crisis situations. Intervention, when conducted by a trained professional is 96% successful in convincing a reluctant teen with drug or alcohol addiction to enter into treatment.

These days there are several variations of the Johnson method. Our staff is trained in the original Johnson method, as well as other techniques developed exclusively by our own treatment team.

Intervention breaks through the person’s denial by approaching several of his/her defense mechanisms all at once. Removing or short-circuiting the person’s defense mechanisms allows the family to present the truth about his/her problem in a calm, rational and loving manner.

Does My Child Need a Desire to Get Help in Order for Teen Drug Treatment to be Successful

Absolutely Not! It is a myth that a child must desire help in order to change or benefit from drug treatment. As a matter of fact, we estimate that 85% of the children admitted to our teen drug rehab do so in denial or under parental duress. Don’t let your child’s behavior deter your decision for treatment. Intervention is a successful tool for influencing your child to enter treatment.

We fly anywhere in the world to conduct an Intervention. Upon completion of the Intervention, we will escort your loved one back to Chapman House to insure a safe trip, as well as, to insure a smooth transition into our drug rehab program for teens.