Ep 14. Nick

Nick is the fourteenth episode of the twelfth season of the popular A&E show, Intervention. The episode follows the subject, Nick, as he struggles with addiction to heroin and crack cocaine.

Nick grew up in a small town in Oklahoma, where he excelled in baseball and football. However, he was also introduced to drugs at a young age by his father, who struggled with addiction himself. Nick quickly became addicted to drugs and dropped out of college to pursue his addiction full-time. He moved to Los Angeles to try to make a new life for himself, but his addiction only worsened.

The episode begins with Nick admitting to using heroin and crack cocaine every day for the past ten years. His family is worried about him, particularly his mother, who still lives in Oklahoma. She speaks about how her son was once a "golden boy," but now he's just a shell of his former self.

Nick's sister lives in California and has also struggled with addiction. She is worried about Nick and tries to get him into a detox program, but he refuses. Nick's girlfriend, Chelsea, also struggles with addiction and enables Nick's drug use.

Interventionist Ken Seeley is called in to help Nick and his family. The family confronts Nick about his addiction, and it's clear that he's in denial about the severity of the problem. Nick's mother breaks down in tears, and it's clear how hard this is for her and the rest of the family.

Seeley works with the family to plan an intervention for Nick. They have to strategically plan the intervention to catch Nick off guard and get him to agree to go to treatment. It's a tense moment as everyone waits for Nick to arrive, not knowing how he'll react.

When Nick arrives, he's shocked to see his family and Ken Seeley. He tries to leave, but Seeley convinces him to stay and listen to what his family has to say. The family pleads with Nick to get help and explains how much they love him and want him to get better.

Finally, Nick agrees to go to detox. The family is relieved and hopeful that he will finally get the help he needs. The next few days are difficult as Nick goes through withdrawal, but he is determined to get better.

The episode ends with an update on Nick's progress. He successfully completes detox and enters a residential treatment program for addiction. He is sober for six months and has reconnected with his family. He's even started playing baseball again and is hoping to go back to school. It's a happy ending for Nick and his family, and a reminder of the power of love and support in overcoming addiction.

Overall, the episode Nick is a powerful and emotional look at the toll addiction can take on individuals and families. It shows the importance of seeking help and the impact an intervention can have on someone struggling with addiction. The episode is a testament to the strength and resilience of those battling addiction and their loved ones who support them.