Click to enlarge. Friend and friends: Natasha Friend (yellow shirt) and readers at 2005 book event.

Al-Anon/Alateen "For over 50 years, Al-Anon (which includes Alateen for younger members) has been offering hope and help to families and friends of alcoholics."

National Association for Children of Alcoholics “A place where you can: learn how alcohol and other drugs hurt everyone in a family; learn how to feel safer and less stressed out; find new ways to deal with hassles at home; find hope, even if your parents don't change.”

Children of Alcoholics Foundation “Children of alcoholics and other substance abusers are at risk. But with help and support, they can be taught to cope with their parent’s problems, and break the intergenerational cycle of this disease.”

Something Fishy The latest news, stats, and facts about eating disorders, plus poetry and stories by survivors

National Eating Disorders Association Fact sheets on eating disorders for girls, boys, friends, and parents

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) Hotline counseling, support groups, referrals, education and prevention programs

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