Meetings
Support groups for alcoholics, other addicts, and their loved ones
Alcoholism
Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem.
Self-Management And Recovery Training (SMART) is a global community of mutual-support groups. At meetings, participants help one another resolve problems with any addiction (to drugs or alcohol or to activities such as gambling or over-eating). Participants find and develop the power within themselves to change and lead fulfilling and balanced lives guided by SMART's science-based and sensible 4-Point Program®.
Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered 12-step program.
Do you or someone you love have a drinking problem? How do you know? The National Institutes of Health provides guidance and links to resources.
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Other Addictions
Below are links to meetings for various types of addictions.
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Family Members
Loved ones are also affected by the behavior of addicts. Al-Anon helps adults cope with addictive behavior.
Teenagers need a safe place to discuss issues of addiction. Alateen meetings provide that forum.
Family members who have had a loved one die through drug use need help, compassion and understanding. GRASP (Grief Recovery after a Substance Passing) provides that.
Parents need to talk to their children about drugs and alcohol beginning at a very early age. Many feel ill-equipped for such conversations. Addiction is Real educates and supports parents in these difficult and vital conversations.
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