Ep 1. Gabe V.

Gabe V. is the first episode of the sixth season of Intervention. The episode takes a closer look at the life of Gabe, a young man addicted to the use of inhalants. The episode begins with Gabe, who is now 19 years old, talking about his addiction to huffing canned air. He talks about how he first started using inhalants when he was 10 years old and how his addiction gradually worsened over time.

Gabe is shown to have dropped out of school and now spends most of his time in his bedroom, using inhalants and playing video games. His mother, who is also addicted to drugs, is shown struggling to take care of Gabe and his younger siblings. We see Gabe's younger brother and sister begging him to stop using inhalants and start being a role model for them.

Gabe's addiction has caused a rift between him and his family. His father, who is divorced from Gabe's mother, has refused to see or speak to him for the past year. Gabe's mother is shown admitting that she enabled his addiction by giving him money and allowing him to use their house to huff inhalants.

The episode also shows how Gabe's addiction has affected his health. He has frequent nosebleeds, blackouts, and difficulty breathing. His doctor warns him that if he continues to use inhalants, he could suffer from permanent brain damage or even death.

At the suggestion of a friend, Gabe's family decides to hold an intervention. The episode shows the family meeting with a professional interventionist, who helps them plan the intervention and prepare for Gabe's potential reactions.

The actual intervention takes place in Gabe's bedroom, with him sitting on his bed surrounded by his family and the interventionist. The family members take turns expressing their concerns for Gabe's well-being and begging him to seek help. Gabe initially denies that he has a problem, but eventually agrees to seek treatment.

The rest of the episode shows Gabe's journey to recovery. He goes to a treatment center and meets with therapists and other addicts who are also struggling to overcome their addictions. He participates in group therapy sessions, where he opens up about his past and his struggles with addiction. We also see Gabe's family meeting with a therapist to work through their own issues and learn how to better support Gabe in his recovery.

The episode ends with Gabe returning home after completing treatment. He expresses gratitude towards his family for their support and vows to stay sober. The family is shown hugging and reconciling, with Gabe's younger siblings expressing their happiness that their brother is finally getting better.

Overall, Gabe V. is a moving episode that highlights the devastation that addiction can cause not only to the addict, but also to their family and loved ones. The episode shows the importance of seeking help and support, and the power of love and forgiveness in the process of recovery.