Resources
Family Education Program
A group that provides resources and training to friends and family members of a person struggling with a Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Led by a rotating team of experienced professionals in the field of SUD's.
Meeting on Thursday
at 6:30 pm
Website
For more information, contact:
Denise Carl at dcarl2@vcu.edu
Family Support
Program
Loving Someone with a Substance Use Disorder
Join us on this journey of education, support, and faith as we seek to learn more about the disease of addiction and how it affects a family. Our goal is to open our hearts and minds towards healing, not only for our loved one, but also for ourselves as we share experience, strength and hope.
Meeting on Sunday
at 5:00 pm-6:30
12445 Patterson Ave.
Richmond, VA 23238
p: 804-708-5330
For more information contact:
Alison Burleson at ajburleson@aol.com
Other Local Meetings
Find Other Local Family Support Meetings by Searching on These Sites:
Online Resources:
Prevention Resources for Parents:
Risk Factors:
What To Look For:
Addiction Basics:
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Johnny's Ambassadors - Mission to educate teens, parents, and communities about the dangers of today’s high-THC marijuana on adolescent brain development, mental illness, and suicide.
Other Resources:
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20 Minute Guide For Parents and Partners- how to help your child or partner
Intervention & Treatment:
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20 Minute Guide For Parents and Partners- how to help your child or partner change their drug use
Treatment:
Books:
Additional Books for Family Recovery:
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Anatomy of Peace - Resolving Conflict from the Arbinger Institute
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Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself by Melody Beattie
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Get Your Loved One Sober by Robert J. Meyers and Brenda L. Wolfe
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Loving Someone in Recovery: The Answers You Need When Your Partner Is Recovering from Addiction by Beverly Berg, MFT, PhD.
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Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Child, by Allison Bottke
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Stop - Things You MUST Know Before Trying to Help someone With Addiction, by Glenn Rader