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More than anything, you deserve to know this—you are not alone. We hope these stories find you like a friend, or a bit of light in the darkness.
Addiction is a chronic brain disorder. People facing an addiction cannot control their need for a given substance; this lack of control is the result of changes in the brain, which in turn impacts their behavior. Symptoms include developing tolerance to the effects of the substance over time and withdrawal when the person is not using the substance. 1
Shatter Proof is dedicated to ending the national addiction crisis by ending the stigma of addiction, revolutionizing treatment, and empowering and educating communities. For addiction treatment options and information how to afford care visit their website here.
The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD) has been a valuable resource for millions of people struggling with alcoholism and addiction.
In The Rooms is an online global recovery community for people seeking help, in recovery or are friends and family of people in recovery. In The Rooms offers a free database on their website of anonymous 12-step meetings available all over the world.
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. Their primary purpose is to help people stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems. Al-Anon has but one purpose: to help families of alcoholics.
Narcotics Anonymous is an international, community-based association of recovering drug addicts with more than 43,900 weekly meetings in over 127 countries worldwide.
Nar-Anon members are relatives and friends who are concerned about the addiction or drug problems of another. Nar-Anon members share their experiences, strength and hope at weekly meetings.
The Daily Pledge is a free, online community for anyone who is affected by drug and alcohol addiction and seeking support. Whether you're in recovery, curious about recovery, concerned about a loved one's addiction or wanting to be of help to a loved one in recovery, The Daily Pledge is your support community. You can join here.
FA is a 12 step fellowship for the family and friends of those individuals with drug, alcohol or related behavioral issues.
The Dinner Party is building a worldwide community of 20- and 40-somethings who have each experienced the loss of a parent, partner, child, sibling, other close family member, or close friend.
Disclaimer: Although TWLOHA believes in the power of professional help, you are responsible for selecting the provider or treatment. TWLOHA cannot accept responsibility for any of the services provided by these or any other providers.
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