About the group
About This Family and Friends Addiction Support Group When someone is struggling with alcohol or drug addiction, their friends and family are inevitably affected by the heartbreaking and destructive impact of the disease. That’s why a strong support system is just as important for the loved ones of addicts and alcoholics as it is for the individual battling addiction. If you are a parent, partner, sibling, son or daughter, or friend of someone who is struggling with substance abuse, know that you are not alone. Our Family and Friends Support…
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