Ep 3. Erin

Erin is a heart-wrenching yet inspirational episode of Intervention season 9. The episode centers around Erin, a 33-year-old Navy veteran from Houston, Texas, who struggles with a severe addiction to cocaine and crack. Erin's addiction began in her early 20s, following a traumatic experience during her time in the Navy. She left the Navy with a dishonorable discharge and returned home to Texas. Since then, Erin's addiction has spiraled out of control, and she is now homeless, and her addiction affects her daily routine.

The episode begins with Erin living under a bridge in Houston, where she has been staying for the past few months. Erin's family has not seen her in over a year, and they have no idea where she is or if she is alive. Erin's mother, Linda, is desperate to find her daughter and enlists the help of the Intervention team to stage an intervention. Linda, along with Erin's sister and brother-in-law, share their heartache and the fear of losing Erin to addiction forever.

After locating Erin, the Intervention team arranges a meeting with Linda, Erin's sister, and Erin's brother-in-law. They explain to Erin that they have come to help her and that they want her to get better. Erin initially resists and becomes hostile, but eventually, she breaks down and agrees to go to treatment.

Erin's journey to recovery is what sets this episode apart and makes it incredibly emotional. She begins with an emotional detox process, which is the most challenging thing she has ever done. Throughout the process, the viewers witness Erin fighting off the addiction, but also confronting the traumas of her past. Erin reveals more about her time in the Navy and underlying issues she faced, including sexual harassment, which was the trigger for her addiction.

Once Erin completes the detox process, she moves to the residential treatment center, where she continues with group therapy sessions and one-on-one counseling sessions. Erin opens up about her addiction and gets to the root of her problems. Her family also makes an appearance in the episode. They express their love and support for Erin, which is a significant turning point in her recovery.

The Intervention team then gives Erin an opportunity to participate in an equine therapy session, which she finds therapeutic and helpful. She bonds with the horse and claims that it is therapeutic for her. The episode shows viewers how equine therapy can help people in recovery, and how it is not a one-size-fits-all approach.

Throughout the episode, Erin's transformation from her life on the street to her life in recovery is incredible to watch. She emerges from her struggles with a better understanding of her addiction and the root of the trauma that initially triggered her addiction. Erin demonstrated a resilience that inspired her family and viewers alike. The episode ends with Erin successfully completing the residential treatment program and returning home to her family. She no longer feels ashamed of her past and instead aims to inspire and help others struggling with addiction.

In conclusion, with Erin, Intervention season 9 episode 3, viewers take an emotional journey to see the devastating effects of addiction, but also the tremendous courage and resilience of addicts who seek recovery. Erin's story highlights the importance of recognizing addiction as a disease, not a moral failing. She also reminds viewers struggling with addiction that they are not alone, and there is always hope for recovery.