In this episode, B. Reeves and Justin McClendon sit down with Drew Horowitz, founder of Drew Horowitz & Associates, to break down what interventions are—and what they aren’t. Drew shares his personal story of recovery, his own intervention in NYC, and how that experience led him to a career helping families navigate addiction, mental health, and crisis with professionalism and heart.
They explore the misconceptions around interventions, the role of sober transport and companions, and how families can better understand the emotional and financial costs of untreated addiction. Whether you’re a loved one trying to help someone take the first step or a professional in the field, this episode is a must-listen.
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Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: Meet Drew Horowitz
01:00 – What Drew Horowitz & Associates does
03:00 – Drew’s personal intervention story and path to recovery
05:30 – What a compassionate intervention really looks like
07:00 – Misconceptions from pop culture and TV
09:30 – The four models of intervention
12:00 – Common barriers to treatment (work, fear, control)
15:00 – The difference between persuasion and empowerment
17:00 – Why shame never works
19:00 – The manipulative patterns of addiction
21:00 – Why families get stuck in the same cycle
23:00 – Navigating overwhelming treatment options
25:00 – Talking finances: reality vs emotional cost
27:00 – Sober transport: getting people safely to care
28:30 – Companion services explained
32:00 – Smoothing the landing post-treatment
35:00 – What recovery actually costs when left untreated
37:00 – Additional consulting services
39:00 – Why their team stays focused on what they do best
40:00 – How to find and contact Drew Horowitz & Associates
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