Beverly Hills, CA
Reclaiming a Family: An Executive’s Journey from Crisis to Recovery
EXECUTIVE INTERVENTION
8-Month Engagement
OUTCOME
Sustained Recovery & Family Reunification
18+ Months
Sobriety Maintained
32
Family Therapy Sessions
100%
Family Therapy Sessions
4 Months
Return to Work
“How a discreet, multi-phase intervention helped a high-profile executive confront prescription drug dependency and rebuild trust with his family.”
The Challenge
The family of a high-profile entertainment executive in Beverly Hills reached out to Hope Interventions after years of escalating prescription drug use. What had started as legitimate pain management after a surgery had evolved into a dependency that was eroding his marriage, his relationship with his two teenage children, and his professional standing.
The situation was complicated by the family’s public profile. Any misstep could result in media exposure, damaging both the executive’s career and his children’s well-being. His wife, who initially contacted us, was also struggling with codependent behaviors and needed her own support system.
Previous attempts at intervention had failed. The executive was highly intelligent, deeply in denial, and had surrounded himself with enablers who minimized the severity of his substance use. He had also threatened divorce if his wife ever tried to ‘ambush’ him with an intervention again.
Our Approach
Hope Interventions designed a comprehensive, phased approach that prioritized discretion, respect, and long-term family healing rather than a single confrontational moment.
Family Assessment & Preparation
We spent three weeks working privately with the family, including individual sessions with his wife and children, to understand the family dynamics and prepare them for the process ahead. We helped his wife address her own codependency patterns.
Strategic Engagement
Rather than a traditional surprise intervention, we facilitated a series of structured conversations over two weeks, gradually building the executive’s awareness of the impact of his behavior. This approach respected his intelligence and agency while dismantling his denial.
Treatment Placement
We identified and vetted a luxury, confidential treatment facility that specialized in executive clients and offered both medical detox and intensive therapy. We personally escorted him to the facility and ensured a seamless transition.
Ongoing Family Support
Throughout his 90-day treatment program, we provided weekly family therapy coordination, helped his wife establish healthy boundaries, and facilitated structured family visits that supported his recovery.
The Outcome
After completing a 90-day residential treatment program, the executive transitioned to an intensive outpatient program that allowed him to gradually return to work. Hope Interventions assigned a sober companion during this critical period to provide support during high-risk moments.
Eight months after the initial engagement, the family reported a profound transformation. The executive had rebuilt trust with his wife and children, established new professional boundaries, and developed a strong personal recovery program. His wife also completed her own therapeutic work, creating a healthier family system overall.
18+ Months
Sobriety Maintained
32
Family Therapy Sessions
100%
Treatment Completion
4 Months
Return to Work
“Hope Interventions didn’t just save my husband — they saved our entire family. Their discretion and compassion made all the difference. They treated us with dignity at the lowest point of our lives.”
Spouse of Client, Beverly Hills
