Watching someone you love spiral into drug or alcohol addiction is heartbreaking—especially when you’re a parent, spouse, or sibling. You pray. You cry. You wait for them to wake up and change. But sometimes, God calls us not just to pray for our loved ones, but to take action in love.
If you’re wondering how to approach a loved one about their substance use, this guide can help you navigate the difficult conversation with grace, compassion, and faith. At LINKS, the Christian track at Northbound Treatment Center in Orange County, CA, we believe that no one is beyond hope. We offer Christian drug interventions that seek to glorify God and do things His way.
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Help and healing are possible through our Christian rehab programs.
If you are ready to take the next step and learn more about how a Christian rehab center can aid in your recovery, feel free to reach out to us at any time.
What Is a Christian Intervention?
A Christian intervention is a planned conversation guided by Biblical truth, compassion, and professional insight. It’s not about shaming or scolding—it’s about speaking from the heart and inviting your loved one into healing.
When a person is struggling with drug addiction, alcohol addiction, or drug abuse, they may not be able to see clearly. Addiction clouds judgment and distorts relationships. A loving intervention can act as a mirror, allowing them to see both the damage and the possibility of redemption.
How Do I Know When It’s Time for a Drug Intervention?
It might be time to consider a drug intervention if:
Your loved one is experiencing legal, financial, or relational consequences from their substance use
You’ve tried to talk to them before, but they brush you off or become defensive
You feel unsafe or emotionally drained in your relationship
You’re praying for guidance and feel a nudge to act
Intervention isn’t about forcing someone into change—it’s about offering a lifeline with dignity, truth, and love.
Before acting, seek biblical counsel from your pastor or one of the leaders in your church. If the loved one is a professing believer, remember to approach them as Jesus outlines in Matthew 18:15-20, first privately and lovingly, and then if they won’t listen to you, taking two or more people with you.
Mark E. Shaw writes in the introduction to Divine Intervention: Hope and Help for Families of Addicts: “Allow the Holy Spirit to make you and your addicted loved one willing and able to seek His will and apply these biblical principles in your life… Pray, read your Bible, seek godly counsel, face your heart issues, and practice these challenging principles in your relationship with the addicted loved one, and you will see God’s grace, love, truth, goodness, sovereignty, justice, and peace.”
How LINKS Can Help
At LINKS, we offer interventions as well as a compassionate and Christ-centered approach to treating addiction. Our Christian rehab program is rooted in Christian principles, emphasizing the healing power of community, Scripture, therapy, and the love of Jesus Christ.
If you’re preparing to intervene with a loved one, we can help guide you through the process with:
Faith-Based Support: Our interventionists are trained professionals who also walk in faith. We believe in the power of prayer and preparation.
Resources for Families: We support family members before, during, and after the intervention—because healing is a family journey.
Seamless Admission to Treatment: Should your loved one say yes, they can enter our Christian drug rehab program or Christian track immediately. Our team will handle logistics and walk with you every step of the way.
What Makes Christian Drug Rehab Different?
Christian drug treatment centers like LINKS don’t just focus on behavior—they focus on the heart. We believe that overcoming addiction means trusting in Jesus Christ and obeying His word.
Our program blends evidence-based substance abuse treatment with Bible study, individual therapy, and group support. Whether your loved one needs detox, residential care, or outpatient therapy, we tailor their path to their clinical needs and where they are in their walk with the Lord.
Next Steps
Approaching a loved one about drug addiction may be one of the hardest things you’ll ever do—but it could also be the most loving. If you’re not sure where to begin, start by praying, searching the Scriptures, and consulting with your pastor. For additional help or to ask us to pray for your loved one, reach out to us. You don’t have to walk this road alone. Whether you need help planning an intervention or finding the right treatment center, we’re ready to walk with you—and your loved one—toward freedom.
Get Help Today
Help and healing are possible through our Christian rehab programs.
If you are ready to take the next step and learn more about how a Christian rehab center can aid in your recovery, feel free to reach out to us at any time.
FAQs About Our Christian Drug Interventions
What should I do if my loved one is struggling with a substance use disorder and won’t accept help?
It’s heartbreaking to watch someone you care about battle a substance use disorder. If conversations haven’t worked, a formal intervention may be the next step. With prayerful preparation, you can lovingly encourage them to enter a treatment program that includes spiritual support and clinical care. Reach out to us to learn more.
Can addiction and mental illness be treated at the same time?
Yes, many addiction services—including the LINKS program—are equipped to treat both addiction and mental illness. When both are present, this is called a dual diagnosis, and addressing each condition together can lead to a more lasting recovery.
How is a Christian intervention different from a regular one?
A Christian or faith based approach centers around prayer, Scripture, and drawing near to God. James 4:7-9 tells us, “Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” Our program at LINKS also includes clinical guidance, but it adds the power of God’s word (see Hebrews 4:12 and 2 Timothy 3:16).
Is Alcoholics Anonymous a part of the LINKS treatment program?
While LINKS is not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous, we use the principles of the 12 Steps. Our program shares similar values, such as surrendering to a “Higher Power,” but we specifically anchor our healing in the person of Jesus Christ.
What kinds of support groups are available for families?
In addition to the support provided through LINKS, there are support groups for family members of people with substance use disorders, such as Al-Anon or faith-based gatherings. Healing happens in community, and God uses others to help carry the burden.
How does a treatment program help someone build a sober life?
A strong treatment program offers more than detox—it offers transformation. With therapy, medical care, spiritual direction, and community, individuals begin to break free from shame and learn how to build a meaningful, sober life rooted in faith.
Can alcohol rehab help someone who doesn’t want to change?
While alcohol rehab can’t force someone to change, it can plant seeds of hope. Sometimes, a loved one’s addiction needs to be met with tough love, grace, and firm boundaries. Interventions—when done with compassion—can be the push someone needs to take that first step toward healing.