STAR Drug and Alcohol Service - East Sussex
Addiction affects not only individuals but also their families, friends, and wider support networks. Below is a selection of specialist organisations providing information, peer support, and structured programmes designed to help those affected by a loved one’s substance use or related issues.
In addition to the organisations below, we will soon have Friends & Family SMART meetings to our 3 hubs in Hastings, Eastbourne and our Recovery Café
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Adfam
National charity working to improve life for families affected by drugs and alcohol. Adfam have a great website with fantastic resources for the whole family and individual relationships impacted by their loved one's drug/alcohol use.
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Al-anon
Al-Anon Family Groups is a "worldwide fellowship that offers a program of recovery for the families and friends of alcoholics, whether or not the alcoholic recognizes the existence of a drinking problem or seeks help." Alateen "is part of the Al-Anon fellowship designed for the younger relatives and friends of alcoholics through the teen years".
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Addiction Family Support
To talk with someone who understands the challenges caused by a loved one’s harmful use of alcohol, drugs or gambling.
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CoDa
Co-Dependents Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships.
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Famanon - Families Anonymous
Families Anonymous Meetings are for Families and Friends of those with a Drug or Related Problem.
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Nacoa
Information, advice and support for anyone affected by a parent’s drinking, regardless of their age.
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SMART Friends & Family
The F&F program explores ways participants can look after themselves better; even in difficult and stressful circumstances and establish healthier relationships with their loved one.
