Is an intervention appropriate

Any self-destructive behavior can be addressed in an intervention: alcoholism, alcohol abuse, alcohol addiction, drug abuse, drug addiction, gambling, sex addiction, eating disorders, computer addiction, internet addiction and any other self-destructive behavior.

Generally people think of substance abuse as being most applicable to intervention. In fact, that will be the example used throughout this discussion. However, any addiction or compulsive behavior is appropriate. Even an elderly person, no longer able to live alone safely yet resisting assisted-living arrangements,can be helped through the intervention process.