Family Power: Jeff and Debra Jay on the Strength of Intervention
I believe in intervention for a very simple reason: it saved my life. - Jeff Jay
Picture this: a family united in their mission to help a loved one break free from the grip of addiction. In this heartfelt episode of 'Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery', host William C. Moyers chats with Jeff and Debra Jay, renowned interventionists and authors. They dive into the key themes of their best-selling book, 'Love First: A Family's Guide to Intervention'.
Jeff, who knows firsthand the impact of addiction as an adult child of an alcoholic, believes that intervention saved his life. The Jays discuss how families can become powerful allies in the recovery process, transforming from bystanders into active participants in their loved one's journey to sobriety. They also highlight the vital role professionals play in these interventions and how the pandemic has reshaped addiction recovery.
Throughout their conversation, Jeff and Debra offer hope and practical advice, emphasizing that help is always within reach. As Jeff candidly shares, 'I'm just a person who got sober and started helping other people. If I can do it, anybody can do it'. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the transformative power of family support in overcoming addiction.