What Do I Say During an Alcohol Addiction Intervention?

It is your words, said with sincerity and love rather than judgment or anger, that are your greatest asset in an intervention for alcoholism. Here are a few tips to help you figure out what to say when it’s your turn to speak at your loved one’s intervention:
Speak without judgment. It can’t be said enough: if you are angry, malicious or judgmental in tone or in word when you’re talking to your loved one, chances are, she won’t listen for long. To be most effective, keep your tone even and make eye contact as you relate the facts.
Be specific. Tell her about a particular event that occurred as a direct result of her alcohol addiction, one that hurt you personally and deeply. This isn’t a guilt trip, but she does need to see that her alcoholism is directly affecting the people she loves in specific and hurtful ways.
Be truthful. Don’t embellish or dramatize the emotion of the event. Even if it is simple, your statement when combined with those of the other people at the intervention will be compelling and effective.
Remember the point of the intervention. The content of your message should be this: that you love your family member or friend and you want her to get better.