Ep 8. John/Dionico

John/Dionico is the eighth episode of season 8 of the Emmy-winning reality television series Intervention. In this episode, we meet two young men, John and Dionico, who have both become addicted to drugs. John is a 25-year-old heroin addict from Philadelphia, while Dionico is a 26-year-old crack cocaine addict from New Jersey.

John's addiction to heroin began after he was prescribed opioid pain medication after a car accident. Before he knew it, he was hooked on heroin and spending all of his money on the drug. He's lost everything he ever had, including his job, his home, and his family. His mother and sister are desperate to help him, but they fear that he may never be able to recover from his addiction.

Dionico's addiction to crack cocaine began when he was just 16 years old. He started using the drug to numb the pain of his troubled childhood, but it quickly spiraled out of control. He's now homeless and spends most of his time panhandling for money to buy drugs. His family has tried to help him in the past, but he's been in and out of rehab multiple times without success.

The episode follows both John and Dionico as they struggle to conquer their addictions. The Intervention team, led by interventionist Carmine Thompson, works closely with their families to stage an intervention. The goal is to get both men to agree to enter treatment and begin the long road to recovery.

The intervention is an emotional rollercoaster, with both John and Dionico resisting the help that's being offered to them. But eventually, they both agree to enter treatment. John is sent to a rehabilitation facility in South Florida, while Dionico is sent to a facility in New Jersey.

The rest of the episode follows the men as they go through the ups and downs of rehab. They both struggle with withdrawal symptoms and the emotional pain of confronting the issues that led them to addiction in the first place. But with the help of the staff at the rehab facilities, they begin to make progress.

John begins to open up about the traumatic experiences that led him down the path of addiction. He also begins to work on his physical health, participating in exercise programs and eating healthier food. He's determined to make the most of the opportunity he's been given and to finally conquer his addiction.

Dionico also begins to make progress, working with therapists to address the underlying issues that led him to addiction. He's able to start rebuilding relationships with his family members, who are proud of the progress he's making.

The episode ends on a hopeful note, with both John and Dionico looking forward to the future and the opportunities that lie ahead. They've both come a long way in their journey to recovery, but they both know that they still have a lot of work to do. With the support of their families and the dedicated staff at the rehab facilities, they're ready to face the challenges ahead and to continue on the path to recovery.