Anybody watch Intervention?

HOG · 10-27-2009, 07:26 PM

Every time I watch it I see the worst-case scenarios and I wonder if being THAT messed up is a common thing? I did meth for over 16 years and never did most of the crap I see on that show. Maybe I just got lucky, maybe I just have a bit more self-respect? I don't know.

So, who here watches the show and what do you think of it?

Highneken · 10-27-2009, 07:46 PM

I like Intervention, I've seen almost all of them. But I've been dissapointed lately because there haven't been any new ones.

ToKEN · 10-27-2009, 07:51 PM

hahaha hog, I take it you watched the one with that stripper girl christy? she was fucking insane dude! yes I watch it and it makes me cry sometimes, but thats usually because I dont have any opiates and when I dont have them I get real emotional...no, I'm not emo hahaha

HOG · 10-27-2009, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ToKEN

hahaha hog, I take it you watched the one with that stripper girl christy? she was fucking insane dude! yes I watch it and it makes me cry sometimes, but thats usually because I dont have any opiates and when I dont have them I get real emotional...no, I'm not emo hahaha

EXACTLY!!!! That is WAY to extreme!

I must say though, I did enjoy watching her hit that pipe....sorry, it's been 17 months for me!

Ukera · 10-27-2009, 08:03 PM

What channel is this shown on?

I live in the UK and want to watch it. Seen a few clips on YouTube, seemed pretty interesting.

HOG · 10-27-2009, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Ukera

What channel is this shown on?

I live in the UK and want to watch it. Seen a few clips on YouTube, seemed pretty interesting.

Here in Cali it is on A&E I believe? Not sure about where you are.

RustyShackelford · 10-27-2009, 10:28 PM

RoboBen on Intervention was one of the funniest things I have ever seen.

psyentist25 · 10-27-2009, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RustyShackelford

RoboBen on Intervention was one of the funniest things I have ever seen.

and saddest - didn't that kid have like a 170 IQ?

ToKEN · 10-29-2009, 06:11 PM

did you see the one with that chick that was huffing like 10 cans of comp duster a day? that was kinda scary haha

BeefyMcNasty · 11-03-2009, 05:32 AM

For anyone who can't find it on TV you can always check it out on Hulu.com. Just type intervention in the search box. That show helps keep me in check.

raffytaffylol · 11-03-2009, 12:08 PM

I would say DXM Ben is my all time fave. The part where he just stands there going *urgghhhh garbage men* I totally loose it in laughter...but at the same time I realize how fucked up in the head he must be at that point. I really do hope that guy got better...he was one smart mofo. Makes you think though.....even someone with an IQ most of us cannot comprehend ...still makes dumbass decisions.
PS Don't get me started on that Christy chick....the way they portrayed her,.....its as if her mind leaked out her ears.

pantera9296 · 11-03-2009, 03:51 PM

I love intervention, simply because im obsessed with the subject of drugs. I love to do em, talk about em, and watch shows about em. and I like seeing the happy endings on intervention. Its good for my heart to see people over come a burden in their life. its just a little boost in optimism for me.

pantera9296 · 11-03-2009, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ukera

What channel is this shown on?

I live in the UK and want to watch it. Seen a few clips on YouTube, seemed pretty interesting.

If you know anything about downloading torrents, you can acquire some of the episodes. If your lucky you might be able to find one on a simple file sharing program too.

Ukera · 11-03-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BeefyMcNasty

For anyone who can't find it on TV you can always check it out on Hulu.com. Just type intervention in the search box. That show helps keep me in check.

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Originally Posted by Hulu

For now, Hulu is a U.S. service only.

That comes up when I try to watch something from Hulu.

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Originally Posted by pantera9296

If you know anything about downloading torrents, you can acquire some of the episodes. If your lucky you might be able to find one on a simple file sharing program too.

I know my way around torrents and warez sites, but I'd rather be able to watch it on TV.

Socially Inept · 11-03-2009, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Ukera

I know my way around torrents and warez sites, but I'd rather be able to watch it on TV.

Can you watch full length episodes on the A&E website?

Highneken · 11-03-2009, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Socially Inept

Can you watch full length episodes on the A&E website?

Yeah, but last time I checked it out they only had the first season and every new one that was coming on.

Vengeful Scars · 11-03-2009, 07:37 PM

How the fuck do I get on Intervention? I mean, I would think that the producers supply you with the drug/money to buy the drug. If they didn't you'd think most people would just stop doing them for a day or so, so they don't make an ass out of their self.

Cause I wanna sign up and say I do a gram+ of heroin a day.

Highneken · 11-03-2009, 07:42 PM

I'm almost positive they don't supply anything for the addicts. I've seen some addicts ask for stuff from the producers and camera crew such as drugs and money and they are always denied. You see the addicts getting their drugs by various means (stealing, buying, etc..) and also getting their own money. I'm thinking they are asked to do a documentary on addiction (as it says in the opening of the show), probably by some "fake company or something", set up by their family members. I don't know though.

Fuckaround · 11-04-2009, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Vengeful Scars

How the fuck do I get on Intervention? I mean, I would think that the producers supply you with the drug/money to buy the drug. If they didn't you'd think most people would just stop doing them for a day or so, so they don't make an ass out of their self.

Cause I wanna sign up and say I do a gram+ of heroin a day.

This. I could tell them I smoke an oz or so a day of some good mids, pop some oxy all day.

And RoboBen is fucking great. I found a blog from him somewhere on MySpace not too long ago, that guy is trippy.
The only part better than trash people is when he's walking up the street and stops "Ooh mushrooms, oh wait, that's poop." Poor guy, I really hope he's doing good.

Ollie Cromwell · 11-04-2009, 01:57 AM

I just wanted to tell you that I went and found "Robo Ben" on youtube.

That shit's really not funny at all.

I'm torn by this show. I appreciate that they try to tell a story about the addict's life. While pandering to shock, they do a good job of illustrating the complexity of the decisions it takes to get to that state.

But it's sad -- we're looking for the Bens to be really fucked up. Like the show Cops, we feel better for ourselves for not being quite THAT stupid. And even moreso, it perpetuates the belief that this is the only sort of drug user possible.

And it makes me feel sad to know someone is out there eating dick to pay for Robitussin.

I'm getting soft and old.

malefic · 11-04-2009, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Ollie Cromwell

And it makes me feel sad to know someone is out there eating dick to pay for Robitussin.

I'm getting soft and old.

really? was he homeless or something?
that shit is like 3$

even if i was homeless i could get 3$ easily

i would rather suck dick for more expensive drugs...

OliviaMarie · 11-04-2009, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Ollie Cromwell

I just wanted to tell you that I went and found "Robo Ben" on youtube.

That shit's really not funny at all.

I'm torn by this show. I appreciate that they try to tell a story about the addict's life. While pandering to shock, they do a good job of illustrating the complexity of the decisions it takes to get to that state.

But it's sad -- we're looking for the Bens to be really fucked up. Like the show Cops, we feel better for ourselves for not being quite THAT stupid. And even moreso, it perpetuates the belief that this is the only sort of drug user possible.

And it makes me feel sad to know someone is out there eating dick to pay for Robitussin.

I'm getting soft and old.

If becoming more empathetic is 'soft and old', then I'm cool with 'soft and old'.

10-27-2009, 07:26 PM	#1
HOG Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 79	Anybody watch Intervention? Every time I watch it I see the worst-case scenarios and I wonder if being THAT messed up is a common thing? I did meth for over 16 years and never did most of the crap I see on that show. Maybe I just got lucky, maybe I just have a bit more self-respect? I don't know. So, who here watches the show and what do you think of it?

10-27-2009, 07:46 PM	#2
Highneken Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 454	I like Intervention, I've seen almost all of them. But I've been dissapointed lately because there haven't been any new ones. __________________ Living life, simple and free.

10-27-2009, 07:51 PM	#3
ToKEN how low can you go? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: where horses crap on the streets Posts: 150	hahaha hog, I take it you watched the one with that stripper girl christy? she was fucking insane dude! yes I watch it and it makes me cry sometimes, but thats usually because I dont have any opiates and when I dont have them I get real emotional...no, I'm not emo hahaha __________________ maybe I could be someone other than myself

10-27-2009, 08:03 PM	#5
Ukera in the Sky with Diamonds Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,458	What channel is this shown on? I live in the UK and want to watch it. Seen a few clips on YouTube, seemed pretty interesting. __________________ England. Typical. Even drug dealers don't work weekends.

10-29-2009, 06:11 PM	#9
ToKEN how low can you go? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: where horses crap on the streets Posts: 150	did you see the one with that chick that was huffing like 10 cans of comp duster a day? that was kinda scary haha __________________ maybe I could be someone other than myself

10-27-2009, 10:28 PM	#7
RustyShackelford Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 86	RoboBen on Intervention was one of the funniest things I have ever seen.

11-03-2009, 05:32 AM	#10
BeefyMcNasty Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 103	For anyone who can't find it on TV you can always check it out on Hulu.com. Just type intervention in the search box. That show helps keep me in check.

11-03-2009, 12:08 PM	#11
raffytaffylol Apotemnophiliac Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: encyclopediadramatica Posts: 778	I would say DXM Ben is my all time fave. The part where he just stands there going urgghhhh garbage men I totally loose it in laughter...but at the same time I realize how fucked up in the head he must be at that point. I really do hope that guy got better...he was one smart mofo. Makes you think though.....even someone with an IQ most of us cannot comprehend ...still makes dumbass decisions. PS Don't get me started on that Christy chick....the way they portrayed her,.....its as if her mind leaked out her ears.

11-03-2009, 03:51 PM	#12
pantera9296 Pantera Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 334	I love intervention, simply because im obsessed with the subject of drugs. I love to do em, talk about em, and watch shows about em. and I like seeing the happy endings on intervention. Its good for my heart to see people over come a burden in their life. its just a little boost in optimism for me. __________________ “Prohibition goes beyond the bounds of reason in that it attempts to control a man's appetite by legislation and makes crimes out of things that are not crimes.” - Abe Lincoln "Imagination is more important than knowledge." Albert Einstein "Yes Pantera! YEAA YEEAA!!" - Beavis.

11-03-2009, 07:37 PM	#17
Vengeful Scars El Más Alto De La Alta Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Fern Gully Posts: 2,556	How the fuck do I get on Intervention? I mean, I would think that the producers supply you with the drug/money to buy the drug. If they didn't you'd think most people would just stop doing them for a day or so, so they don't make an ass out of their self. Cause I wanna sign up and say I do a gram+ of heroin a day. __________________ Don't listen to me.

11-03-2009, 07:42 PM	#18
Highneken Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 454	I'm almost positive they don't supply anything for the addicts. I've seen some addicts ask for stuff from the producers and camera crew such as drugs and money and they are always denied. You see the addicts getting their drugs by various means (stealing, buying, etc..) and also getting their own money. I'm thinking they are asked to do a documentary on addiction (as it says in the opening of the show), probably by some "fake company or something", set up by their family members. I don't know though. __________________ Living life, simple and free. Last edited by Highneken : 11-03-2009 at 07:45 PM.

11-04-2009, 01:57 AM	#20
Ollie Cromwell Lord Protector of Drugs and Booze Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 8,962	I just wanted to tell you that I went and found "Robo Ben" on youtube. That shit's really not funny at all. I'm torn by this show. I appreciate that they try to tell a story about the addict's life. While pandering to shock, they do a good job of illustrating the complexity of the decisions it takes to get to that state. But it's sad -- we're looking for the Bens to be really fucked up. Like the show Cops, we feel better for ourselves for not being quite THAT stupid. And even moreso, it perpetuates the belief that this is the only sort of drug user possible. And it makes me feel sad to know someone is out there eating dick to pay for Robitussin. I'm getting soft and old. __________________ "And fuck packing grams nigga, learn to speak and behave you wanna spend twenty years as a government slave? Two million people in prison keep the government paid stuck in a six by eight cell, alive in the grave" ~Immortal Technique

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