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Family Support Meeting

There is a newly formed The Addict in the Family group on Tuesday nights, 7:00 at the Stoneham Senior Center.

Support Group for Friends and Families of
Addicts & Alcoholics
Addict in the Family (www.thefamilyrestored.org)

When: Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 pm
Where: Stoneham Senior Center
136 Elm Street, Stoneham, MA

This support group, facilitated by addicts and alcoholics active in recovery, is for friends and families who are struggling to cope with a loved one’s addiction. We know that addiction can be strenuous and confusing for those surrounding the addict, and who better understands the complex weavings of addiction than those who have experienced it?

We offer a unique perspective on addiction from a first hand experience. Through sharing our personal stories of failure and success, we believe we can inspire hope and provide an honest and insightful overview on how to approach addiction effectively. Our goal is to educate and equip families with the tools they need to confidently make decisions that support recovery in both the family and their addicted loved one.

Group members will have the opportunity to hear the experiences of addicts in recovery, ask questions, participate in discussion, or simply, just listen. Most of all, members can relate their stories with other families and receive support from those that have overcome similar circumstances.

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The meeting is free to all, contact anyone below for more information:

Mitch Connolly 508-738-0824 Connollym91@gmail.com

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Eddie McGrath 508-245-0575 emcgrath331@gmail.com

Susan Lacy 617-640-1701 smadams44@yahoo.com

Ashley Hargadon 857-523-5015 ashleyhargadon@gmail.com

*Addict in the Family is a closed meeting for friends and families only* It is not a support group for addicts and alcoholics.

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