About Intervention

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• About
• Making / Production
• Actors
• Trivia / Interesting Facts
• Awards
• Quotes
• Music
• Soundtrack

About

Intervention is a TV show in the documentaries genre that first premiered in 2005. The show follows the stories of individuals struggling with various forms of addiction and their journey towards recovery. Each episode focuses on one individual and their family, as they come together for an intervention led by a trained interventionist. The interventions aim to confront the person with their addiction and offer them a chance for treatment and recovery. The show features real-life stories and provides a raw and unfiltered look into addiction and its impact on individuals and their loved ones.

Making / Production

Intervention is produced by GRB Entertainment and A&E Networks. The production team works closely with interventionists and addiction counselors to identify individuals who are both willing and in need of an intervention. The team conducts thorough research and interviews with the families and friends of the individuals to gather information and prepare for the interventions. The show is shot in a documentary style, with minimal interference from the production crew to maintain authenticity and capture the emotions of the participants.

Actors

• Jeff VanVonderen - Interventionist and addiction specialist
• Ken Seeley - Interventionist and founder of Intervention911
• Candy Finnigan - Interventionist and addiction specialist
• Tara Fields - Interventionist and licensed marriage and family therapist
• Heidi Williams - Interventionist and certified drug and alcohol counselor

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show was inspired by the documentary film "Crazy Love" (2007), which showcased the intervention of Linda Riss and Burt Pugach.
• Intervention has been praised for its impact on addiction awareness and has been credited with helping individuals seek treatment after watching the show.
• Some participants from the show have experienced successful recoveries and have become advocates for addiction awareness.
• The show has faced criticism for its portrayal of addiction and interventions, with some questioning the ethics of filming and airing such personal moments.

Awards

No notable awards have been won by the TV show Intervention.

Quotes

• "I love you, but I can't watch you kill yourself." - Jeff VanVonderen
• "Your addiction is not just destroying you, it's tearing our family apart." - Family Member
• "I'm not giving up on you, but I will not support your addiction any longer." - Interventionist

Music

The TV show Intervention features a variety of music throughout its episodes. The music is carefully selected to enhance the emotional impact of the scenes and reflect the struggles of the individuals and their families.

Soundtrack

• "Fix You" by Coldplay
• "Hurt" by Nine Inch Nails
• "Demons" by Imagine Dragons
• "The A Team" by Ed Sheeran
• "Chasing Cars" by Snow Patrol