Addictions / Relationships and sexuality
Codependency
Living around another person: controlling, rescuing, forgetting yourself. Very common in families affected by addiction.
If it’s for you
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CoDAInternational
Co-Dependents Anonymous
Codependientes Anónimos
For learning healthy relationships and to stop living your life around someone else.
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ACAInternational
Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families
Hijos Adultos de Alcohólicos y Familias Disfuncionales
For adults who grew up in homes with alcohol, addiction, violence or neglect.
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Al-AnonInternational
Al-Anon Family Groups and Alateen
Grupos de Familia Al-Anon y Alateen
For family and friends of people who drink. Alateen is for teenagers.
If it’s for someone you love
You didn’t cause it, you can’t control it and you can’t cure it. What you can do is take care of yourself, and there are groups for that too. There’s no family group specific to this addiction; these welcome family members of any addiction.
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FAInternational
Families Anonymous
Familias Anónimas
For parents, partners and friends of someone with any addiction or destructive behavior.
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CoDAInternational
Co-Dependents Anonymous
Codependientes Anónimos
For learning healthy relationships and to stop living your life around someone else.
Your first step, today
- Join a meeting. It can be online, right now: CoDA https://coda.org (opens in a new tab). Or see all online meetings.
- Tell one person you trust. Just one is enough.
- If it’s an emergency, don’t wait: urgent help.