Moving and raw, INTERVENTION SEASON ONE: THEN AND NOW documents the stories of six individuals from the debut season of this series whose powerful addictions nearly ruined their lives. — Alyson was a gifted student and form... more »er White House intern until her dependence on alcohol and drugs nearly destroyed her dreams. Vanessa was once a successful actress before compulsive shopping drove her to bankruptcy and despair. Gabe is a gambler who has lost over $500,000 and hsi home, and Matt was addicted to crack-cocaine.
SEASON ONE also tracks the interventions of two meth addicts: Sara, who must save herself for the sake of her daughter, and former rock star Travis, whose early fame resulted in drug use.
Four original episodes trace these individuals battles with their diseases and the surprise interventions from their families. This special collection also includes follow-up stories that track Alyson, Gabe, Sara, and Travis roads to recovery.
DVD Features: Follow Up Stories for Alyson, Gabe, Sara, and Travis« less
"The DVD has excellent content for any Intervention fan... however, be forwarned... it only has 4 episodes."
Rip off
me | 02/09/2010
(1 out of 5 stars)
"NOT THE FULL SEASON!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I thought i was ordering season 1....should of made it clear that it was not season 1 just 4 episodes...3rd time amazon has done this to me this"
Exellent!
Karen M. Anobile | Youngstown, OH USA | 09/24/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I teach addictions as part of my class on Mental Health Nursing. This product was well worth adding to my teaching materials. The bonus updates are great as well."
They left out alcoholism
G. Klingenberg | Durango, CO USA | 06/14/2009
(3 out of 5 stars)
"Addiction and the horrific influence it has on the lives of addicts and their families is certainly portrayed in this 4 episode release. Its a sampling of the different forms of addiction; the stories in this DVD compilation show a wide range of addiction scenarios, but they don't show much about one of the most common addictions that wreck lives every day, that being straight up, widespread, easy to ignore, alcoholism. This isn't to say that alcoholism is more important or more common or more devastating than addictions to drugs, shopping or gambling.It does show how wide ranging addictive behavior can be. I bought this DVD as a way to introduce some members of my family to the concept of intervention and I feel they would have related to it better had there been an episode on alcoholism. Its good in the sense that it could be a primer for those who are just beginning to consider the concept of an intervention for a loved one, or for some who are finding the courage to seek and understand the raw and painful complexities of addiction. It does offer a measure of hope for healing,but also illustrates the hard work and sacrifice that is required of the addict and of those in relationship with the addict. This was a hard DVD for my loved ones to watch and because it didn't zero in on the issues we are facing as a family, I am not sure I will have another chance. However, the A and E Network does have available most of the individual episodes from all seasons. I feel a person would do better to research those and find one that resonates."
Do Not Buy This!!!
derk5482 | Kennett, MO USA | 01/02/2009
(2 out of 5 stars)
"This DVD is only FOUR episodes from the first season. First I must say, I love the show... but I am so disappointed in this release. All the great drama, all the struggling and the good and bad of addiction are lost. This is a "money maker" release. I am sure that A&E will soon see the errors of their ways, and release the entire season.
There are Thirteen episodes in the first season. This release is a very sad attempt to show the episodes they (A&E) think are a successes... and a poor attempt to get your money. The episodes that are NOT on this DVD are the ones that truly help (us) "the addicts".
This review and my only true hope is that this excellent channel will soon get it right and release all the episodes, in a season, as was aired. There is so much more to this show than these... measly FOUR... episodes allow you to see. The true struggles, failures and success, are only briefly glimpsed in this release.
The show is great! So... I will wait!!! for A&E to come to their senses and release season one - in it's entirety! There is a reason you can buy this DVD used... the emotion is lost. FOUR out of 13 episodes. This is a sad day for people of addiction.