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New Narateen Group

ARE YOU TROUBLED BY THE DRUG USE OF A    FAMILY MEMBER, LOVED ONE, OR FRIEND?

ARE YOU BETWEEN THE AGES OF 10 AND 21?

NARATEEN MEETINGS CAN HELP!

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If you suspect someone close to you may have a drug problem, we at Narateen know how you feel. We remember feeling alone, scared and confused when we discovered a friend or family member was involved with drugs. We understand as few others do.

 By coming to Narateen meetings, we learn drug addiction is a disease. It is not our fault our friends or relatives became addicts. We are not responsible for their actions. Addicts need help and so do we. For the addicts seeking help, drug recovery programs are available. However, Narateen is designed for us – the teenaged brother, sister, child, or friend of an addict.

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 Weekly Narateen meetings are held throughout the year. We encourage you to attend our meetings. As this is an anonymous program, we use our first names only. There are no charges or obligations for you to attend. You do not have to speak, and you can ask questions after the meeting. We do understand how you feel. It is a great relief to learn there are more effective ways to cope with this disease. We are no longer alone.

        A NARATEEN MEETING IS HELD EVERY

                  MONDAY 7:00 - 8:00pm

   OLD UPPER ST. CLAIR RECREATION CENTER

            1770 McLAUGHLIN RUN ROAD

            UPPER ST. CLAIR, PA  15241

 (there will not be a meeting on Nov. 5 and Nov. 12 as the meeting room is not available those dates)

Questions?  Call Nancy  (412) 854-8156  or

                        Amy  (412) 854-9790

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