Ep 7. Tressa

Tressa, the seventh episode of Intervention season 4, follows the story of a woman whose life has been taken over by her addiction to crack cocaine. Tressa grew up as an only child in a suburb outside of Chicago, and her parents gave her everything she ever wanted. However, despite her privileged upbringing, Tressa's life began to spiral out of control after she was introduced to crack cocaine.

In this episode, viewers are introduced to Tressa's family, who are deeply concerned about her well-being. They describe her as a person who is bright and full of life but who has been consumed by her addiction. Tressa's mother tells the story of how her daughter was a straight-A student in high school but began using drugs in college. From there, Tressa's addiction continued to worsen, until she was eventually kicked out of college and lost her job as a result of her drug use.

Despite several unsuccessful attempts to get clean, Tressa has continued to use drugs and has been living on the streets for the past year. Her family is desperate to get her help and has enlisted the help of the Intervention team to stage an intervention for their daughter. Tressa's family is deeply emotional during the planning phase of the intervention, knowing that this could be their last chance to save their daughter's life.

When they confront Tressa in the hotel room, she is initially angry and defensive. However, as her family members begin to share their stories of how Tressa's addiction has impacted their lives, she starts to break down and realize the severity of her situation.

The Intervention team takes Tressa to a treatment center in California, where she undergoes a grueling detox process. However, Tressa's journey to recovery is not an easy one. She struggles with intense cravings for drugs and is haunted by memories of her past. The therapy sessions are difficult, but Tressa begins to make progress and opens up about her addiction.

Throughout the episode, viewers are given an intimate look into Tressa's life and the devastating effects that addiction has had on her and her loved ones. The family members share their disappointments and their hopes, and there are moments of both heartbreak and inspiration.

Ultimately, Tressa's journey is one of resilience and hope. Although she struggles with addiction, she is dedicated to her recovery and to rebuilding her relationships with her family. The episode leaves viewers with a sense of hope that recovery is possible, even in the face of the most challenging addictions.