Inside Interventions: How Drew Horowitz Helps Families Save Lives

16/10/2025 41 min

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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.Follow Drew Horowitz & AssociatesWebsite: https://www.drewhorwitzassociates.comFollow Finding New Waters & New Waters RecoveryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/newwatersrecoveryFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/newwatersrecoveryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-waters-recoveryTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@newwatersrecovery_ncPodcast Website: https://www.findingnewwaters.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NOV2g85KExFWU5mTz5GjwApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-new-waters/id1684075608YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfAIXtiOgy1XFcwAduXgXwYouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuJOc6yLcjibGGAKgLYPCN47etJCY89mnTimestamps00:00 – Intro: Meet Drew Horowitz01:00 – What Drew Horowitz & Associates does03:00 – Drew’s personal intervention story and path to recovery05:30 – What a compassionate intervention really looks like07:00 – Misconceptions from pop culture and TV09:30 – The four models of intervention12:00 – Common barriers to treatment (work, fear, control)15:00 – The difference between persuasion and empowerment17:00 – Why shame never works19:00 – The manipulative patterns of addiction21:00 – Why families get stuck in the same cycle23:00 – Navigating overwhelming treatment options25:00 – Talking finances: reality vs emotional cost27:00 – Sober transport: getting people safely to care28:30 – Companion services explained32:00 – Smoothing the landing post-treatment35:00 – What recovery actually costs when left untreated37:00 – Additional consulting services39:00 – Why their team stays focused on what they do best40:00 – How to find and contact Drew Horowitz & AssociatesHashtags#DrewHorowitz #InterventionSupport #AddictionRecovery#FindingNewWatersPodcast #SoberTransport #SoberCompanion#FamilyRecovery #MentalHealthIntervention #RecoverySupport#SubstanceUseHelp #CrisisIntervention #TreatmentNavigation#NewWatersRecovery #AddictionResources #CompassionateCare

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