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INTERVENTION FOR DRUG ABUSE Drug abuse is the habitual or excessive use of a psychoactive substance (Substance abuse, n.d.). This usually leads to dependence on the substance resulting in damage to the health and functionality of the addict. There are a number of models that have proven useful for interventions for drug abuse. One such tactic is the use of the systemic family model. This model emphasizes the role of both the addict and his/her family in helping the addict quit using drugs.
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It helps addicts recognize personal triggers for substance abuse and ways to avoid such triggers. Involving families in identifying and helping addicts to deal with or avoid such situations is useful. The Johnson model is confrontational. It is useful in situations where the addict is in denial about the impact their drug abuse. For instance a person addicted to alcohol might insist that everything is under control and refuse treatment. The addict is called to a meeting during which his friends and family confront him about his/her addiction is causing harm to him/her and to those around him/her. The participants then offer their full support should the addict agree to get help. Families can identify harmful interactions by simply being involved in each other’s lives. This is achieved by knowing friends of loved ones, keeping in touch, having meals together, being there for each other and taking an interest in what other family members are doing. This enables easy identification of any changes in behavior or personality that may be troublesome and early detection of any