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Dear Joseph,
For every person with addiction there is a circle of concerned family members and friends who are struggling, too. It is our mission to reach more of these families before it’s too late. To do that, we need your help.
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Kathy Lang found SMART Recovery during her son’s eight-year addiction to opioids, an addiction that, like those of many others, started when he was prescribed hydrocodone after a major surgery.
“What I heard from others, professionals included, was that he had to 'hit rock bottom,'" said Kathy. "And I believed it."
While attending an inpatient treatment program, Kathy’s son was required to supplement his treatment by attending daily support group meetings. His treatment center was ahead of the curve, however, in offering a choice of peer support groups. Kathy's son found SMART Recovery to be a game changer and shared the program with Kathy and her husband. Her son has been in long-term recovery for nine years.
Kathy researched SMART and was pleased to learn about SMART Recovery Family & Friends, a program that teaches families how to provide support for loved ones, without supporting their addictive behavior. Motivated to help others, she now leads Family & Friends meetings for those whose loved ones are struggling with addiction.
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| “So many people are still struggling to find help. And something we have learned is that it’s critical to provide that help early (the opposite of letting them 'hit rock bottom') before relationships with their loved ones have been poisoned by fear, anger, pain, and suffering." |
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Everyone deserves a chance at recovery. That includes those individuals with addiction, as well as their family members and friends who love them and want them to recover.
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Your special year-end gift equips more parents, partners, and friends with the help they need to overcome addiction, enjoy better health, and build meaningful and fulfilling lives together. And, in the case of Kathy Lang and many others, it creates a ripple effect that positively impacts many others in their communities and beyond. |
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Your contribution to SMART Recovery helps empower millions worldwide with the tools to abstain from any substance or activity addiction. Checks may be mailed to SMART Recovery USA 7304 Mentor Ave. Suite F Mentor, OH 44060
Information about alternative giving options: Send email to Giving@smartrecovery.org.
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