Gabe
Series 6, Episode 1 14+
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When he was three, Gabe's mother abandoned him on the streets of Calcutta, but he was adopted by a young American couple. Gabe seemed happy in America, but he secretly felt like an outsider. In high school he started to rebel and resent his Christian upbringing. He began using marijuana and cocaine, and later graduated to heroin. Then he squandered all of the $37,500 he received after a car accident to support his drug habit. Now the family fears that without an intervention, Gabe's addiction and depression will soon lead to his death.
Jeff
Series 6, Episode 2 14+
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Forty-year-old Jeff was once known as a heroic firefighter after he saved his partner's life. But Jeff was traumatized by the harrowing event, and his drinking increased drastically. Jeff has received two DUI's and been rushed to the hospital numerous times for seizures. Jeff's alcoholism has also forced his son and wife to move out. Now his family's last hope is that an intervention will stop Jeff from drinking himself to death.
Sonia & Julia
Series 6, Episode 3 14+
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Identical twins Sonia and Julia, 22, have shared everything in life. From their friends, to their love of film and karate - the girls have been true living mirrors of one another. Their proud parents immigrated to the United States from Poland with dreams to build a better life for their future children, and their dreams came true. They created a loving home to raise their daughters in, worked multiple jobs to send their children to the finest schools, and instilled a sense of pride and accomplishment in their children for having a strong work ethic. Sadly, their American Dream is turning into a nightmare, as Sonia and Julia are withering away from anorexia. Their competitive spirit has turned to bitter rivalry, jealousy and an inability to function without one another. Due to their deteriorating health, they were forced to drop out of college and return to the home where they once flourished, only to be held captive by their eating disorder. So stricken with fear that one twin may burn more calories than the other, each twin never allows the other to leave her sight. Sonia and Julia's family are desperate to get their once loving, happy, healthy loved ones back.
Donald
Series 6, Episode 4 14+
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Donald is a 38-year-old crack addict from Long Island, New York. When he was five, Donald's parents divorced after his Catholic father refused to accept his mother's conversion to Jehovah's Witnesses. Donald longed for a strong father figure, but his father had little contact with him. As a young man, Donald was a gifted boxer and won two gold medals in the Junior Olympics, but in the end, Donald chose drugs over his career. He began selling drugs and joined a violent gang where he was known as "The Enforcer." He became increasingly addicted to crack, then turned to stealing to support his habit. Now, his 21 year-old son, also a gifted athlete, is angry and estranged because Donald wasn't there for him growing up. Donald's girlfriend Carolyn just had their baby and Donald has a second chance to be the caring father he always dreamed of being. But his crack use is spiraling out of control and he's reduced to living in his mother's basement. His mother and sister are praying for him to give up drugs and his girlfriend is afraid to leave him alone with their baby. They are all convinced that without an intervention, Donald will die.
Jason
Series 6, Episode 5 14+
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Jason grew up in a seemingly perfect upper-middle class family in Littleton, Col., but he struggled to gain his father"s approval. When Jason failed to make the baseball team his freshman year, Jason and his father were devastated. Jason began rollerblading and excelled, but he quit because his father disapproved of the sport. Jason turned to drugs and by his senior year he was an addict. A year later, the Columbine High School shooters named Jason one of the bullies they retaliated against. Overcome with guilt and grief for his dead classmates, Jason's addiction escalated. Now Jason lives on the streets of Denver, and his family is in pieces. Jason is in desperate need of an intervention.
Bret
Series 6, Episode 6 14+
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Now 43, Bret once had a promising career in real estate. But the stress to make more money to provide for his family took its toll, and Bret became an alcoholic. Two years ago, Bret's family held an intervention and sent him to rehab programs, but he relapsed. His wife finally divorced him, he lost his job, and he continues to be totally focused on drinking. Having already tried an intervention, Bret's family must understand what they did wrong the last time in order to save his life this time around.
Aaron & Andrea
Series 6, Episode 7 14+
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Aaron was a mixed martial arts champion, but at the height of his career he started working in porn under the name "Dick Delaware." Through the porn scene, Aaron was introduced to crystal meth. His daily habit took over and he lost both his porn and fighting careers. He now spends his days using drugs and watching porn for hours on end, and his wife is at the end of her rope. Can an intervention help Aaron save his marriage and return to his former glory?
Danielle
Series 6, Episode 8 14+
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Although she has two loving children and an adoring husband, Danielle is dangerously addicted to Percocet. As a teen, Danielle felt neglected by her alcoholic father and began cutting herself. Now she spends each day hiding behind closed curtains, ignoring her children, and self-medicating with up to 40 Percocet a day. An intervention is the last chance Danielle's children have to get their mother back.
Chad / Brooke Follow-Up
Series 6, Episode 9 14+
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This follow-up episode features former subjects Chad and Brooke as they rediscover their lives during and after treatment. Chad's crack addiction destroyed his career as a world-class cyclist. Seven months after his intervention, he's been given a chance to redeem himself. He's joined a racing team in Italy, but his body may be too damaged to make a successful comeback. Brooke was in denial about her addiction to pain pills but agreed to go to treatment after an explosive intervention. Now her parents are visiting Brooke to see how much progress she's made.
Joey
Series 6, Episode 10 14+
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With a terrifying addiction to heroin, Joey's career as a tattoo artist is in jeopardy. His parents divorced when he was three. At 13, Joey started smoking marijuana and soon graduated to ecstasy, LSD, and heroin. When he stole his mother's credit cards, she reluctantly filed charges and he went to jail. He has a daughter now, but the girl's mother is afraid to let Joey be alone with her. An intervention is the only way to stop Joey from overdosing.
Sebastian and Marcel
Series 6, Episode 11 14+
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Sebastian, 21, and his brother Marcel, 20, were soccer celebrities in their town at a very young age. Cool and rebellious, Sebastian hung out with older teammates and started doing marijuana, cocaine and meth. Then Marcel got strung out on cocaine, Xanax and OxyContin, and also sold drugs. Now their older brother is angry, their mother feels betrayed, and their father is ready to give up his wife, his oldest son, and his own life to save them. An intervention is the last hope for the entire family.
Gloria
Series 6, Episode 12 14+
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At 53, Gloria prides herself on being a good cook and an independent, fun-loving woman. But Gloria uses her cooking and charm to manipulate her family into letting her drink as much as she wants. Gloria had difficulty raising her children, and was married to an abusive man. At 42, Gloria got breast cancer and underwent chemotherapy and radiation but did not stop drinking. Now Gloria drinks and drives, misses work, and spends all her money on alcohol. Gloria's family has had enough of her selfishness, and they're ready for an intervention.
Marci
Series 6, Episode 13 14+
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To outsiders, Marci's family life seemed ideal. But while her mother worked, Marci was left home with her alcoholic father. She endured his abuse while her mother looked the other way. Marci began drinking and doing drugs. Her marriage failed, and she lost custody of her children. But her mother still denies that Marci has a bad problem. Can an intervention help Marci and her mother to stop their dangerous behavior before it's too late?
Allison / Gabe Follow-up
Series 6, Episode 14 14+
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Gabe and Allison return to tell their stories after they both faced interventions and treatment. Gabe used heroin to deal with the deep emotional scars caused by his adoption. Will Gabe ever be able to accept his family's love and support? Meanwhile, Allison, who was addicted to inhalants, visits home for the first time to try to make amends to the people she hurt.
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