During a family intervention, a personalised care plan will be created for the patient. A professional counsellor will devise certain rules of the meeting, and all interested parties are encouraged to voice their concerns. This is to be done sensitively and positively, otherwise the addict could negatively interpret the meeting, which could set them back even further. The counsellor breaks down the ‘disease’ element of addiction. These meetings are designed so the addict accepts the treatment that is necessary,