Need a Support Group for Family Members of Drug Users?

Question by negativenancy911: Need a support group for family members of drug users?
Both of my parents abuse drugs, and i need a support group to help me get through this. FYI: Im 32 years old parents are in their late 50’s. The drug abuse started well before i was born.

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