Help for Families

Nar-Anon — A 12-step program designed to help relatives and friends of addicts recover from the effects of living with an addicted relative or friend. Worldwide meetings.

Al-Anon/Alateen — "Is your life affected by someone's drinking?"

Families Anonymous (FA) — Learning "how to love an addict while letting go of what we cannot control."

Outpost for Hope — This site assists families who are searching for their lost loved ones, supports the efforts of law enforcement, and educates the public about the silent epidemic of under-represented missing and unidentified persons. 

Strugglingteens.com — Educational consultancy with leads and information about programs for teens with issues including drug and alcohol abuse.

Learn to Cope — Support group for parents and family members dealing with a loved one addicted to heroin, Oxycontin and other drugs. See its FAQ for signs of addiction and steps to take.  

For info, email learntocope2001@yahoo.com.

Parents Helping Parents — Oklahoma-based group of "caring parents offering hope through resources, education, and shared experience."


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