Ep 8. Tina

Tina is the eighth episode of the first season of the documentary television series, Intervention. This episode is about a woman named Tina who is struggling with a addiction to crack cocaine and alcohol.

The episode starts with Tina's family talking about her addiction. They all express their love for Tina and their hope that she will overcome her addiction. Tina's brother, who is also a recovering addict, explains how they grew up with an alcoholic father and how that affected both of them. He also talks about the guilt he feels for not being able to help his sister. Tina's mother expresses her worry about Tina's addiction and her fear that she will die if she doesn't get help soon.

The episode then shows Tina's daily routine. She wakes up and drinks vodka to start her day. She then goes out and buys crack cocaine. She spends the rest of the day smoking crack and drinking. She is shown smoking crack in abandoned houses and even in the car with her boyfriend. Tina's boyfriend is also a heavy drinker and crack user. They are both shown getting into fights and screaming at each other while they are high.

Tina's family and friends confront her about her addiction. They tell her that they are worried about her and want her to get help. Tina denies that she has a problem. She says that she can stop using crack and drinking whenever she wants to. However, her actions do not match her words. She continues to use drugs and alcohol despite the concerns of those around her.

The family decides to hold an intervention for Tina. They all gather at Tina's mother's house and Tina is asked to come over. When Tina arrives, she sees that her family and friends are all there. They confront her about her addiction and tell her how it has affected them. Tina is resistant at first, but eventually agrees to go to rehab.

The episode then shows Tina going through detox and rehab. She experiences physical withdrawal symptoms and is shown vomiting and shaking. She also talks about the emotional pain that led her to start using drugs and alcohol. She talks about her childhood and how her father's alcoholism impacted her. She also talks about her past relationships and how they were toxic.

After completing rehab, Tina is shown returning home. She is clean and sober and is committed to staying that way. The episode ends with Tina's family expressing their love and support for her. They are proud of her for getting help and are hopeful for her future.

Overall, the Tina episode of Intervention is a powerful and emotional look at addiction and recovery. It shows the impact of addiction on the individual and their loved ones. It also highlights the importance of getting help and the hope that recovery can bring.