Intervention (2005)

Episode Overview

Title: Jerrie & Tamela Plot: The family seeks the assistance of intervention specialist Jeff VanVonderen to address Jerrie's struggle with a Vicodin addiction at the age of 29. Desperate for the drug, she has resorted to forging doctors' signatures and hunting for dealers along the waterfront. Meanwhile, friends rally around Tamela, 24, a talented artist grappling with the trauma of childhood abuse, which has led her to self-harm. They enlist interventionist Candy Finnigan in hopes of guiding Tamela towards recognizing her immense talent and encouraging her to pursue treatment.