Need a Support Group for Family Members of Drug Users?

Question by negativenancy911: Need a support group for family members of drug users?
Both of my parents abuse drugs, and i need a support group to help me get through this. FYI: Im 32 years old parents are in their late 50’s. The drug abuse started well before i was born.

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Answer by Sandra M
Nar A Non, look in the phone book for Narcotics Anonymous or Alcoholics Anonymous. I know for members of AA they have Al-A-Non for family members. It is free all you have to do is go to meetings. They have schedules of meetings in your area. You can also call the local mental health hotline and ask them or the hospital in your area.

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