Is There ANY Support Groups for Children That Have Parents That Are Drug Addicts?
Question by kayla: is there ANY support groups for children that have parents that are drug addicts?
all i freakin see is these groups for teens with alcoholics as parents. WHAT ABOUT THE KIDS THAT HAVE DRUG ADDICTS AS PARENTS. alcoholism is totally different than drug addiction. well to me. ive seen both personally and i handled each differently. i want to join a group for kids that have these parents that do drugs. i dont want to go to group that is for alcoholics. thats such bull. i dont see ANYTHING.
help?
thanks.
Best answer:
Answer by Maria
Try Narcotics Anonymous or Nar-Anon. My prayers are with you and your family.
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