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For families and friends

Worried about someone else's drinking or drug use? These guides cover what helps, what tends to backfire, and how to keep children steady while a parent is in treatment.

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    SAMHSA National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP). Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information.

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    Emergency. Call for an overdose, seizure, or if someone is unresponsive.

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