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Intervention Canada

Intervention Canada

Description: "Intervention Canada" is a docu-series that explores the reality of Canadians whose addictions to drugs and alcohol, among other things, are threatening their lives and destroying their families. Members of families from Halifax to Victoria come together to execute "ambush of love" interventions in last-ditch efforts to save the lives of loved ones who are spiraling out of control. Each episode features one intervention, led by prominent interventionists Andrew Galloway and Maureen Brine. These interventions are among the most-dramatic moments these families will ever face as they could mean the difference between life and death.
Genre: Comedy, Documentary
Year Released: 2011
Number of seasons: 2
Number of episodes: 27
First episode air date: September 9, 2011
Awards: Canadian Screen Award for Best Picture Editing in a Reality/Competition Program or Series
Networks: Slice, T+E
Executive Producers: Tom Powers, John Brunton, Karen Wookey, Barbara Bowlby, John Murray
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