God grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change; Courage to change the things I can; and the Wisdom to know the difference.

This prayer is part of 12 step programs. You can find peace and tranquility through repeating the serenity prayer.   

With people all over the world forced to stay at home because of Covid-19 there may be thoughts of ways to ease the stress, boredom, abuse, feelings of isolation, or fear. If you have had an addiction, this can be a very challenging time. One slip up can put you back into the addiction. If you feel that drugs, alcohol, or over-eating are taking over your life there is help.

Narcotics Anonymous offers recovery to addicts around the world.

https://na.org/

Alcoholics Anonymous offers recovery from alcoholism. 

https://aa.org/

Overeaters Anonymous is a program for people with problems related to food and overeating.  

https://oa.org/

There are groups for family members and friends of drug addicts and alcoholics. These are beneficial for people who do not know how to deal with addicted family or friends. It is very hard to see someone you love addicted.

Unfortunately, I know from firsthand experience the downfall of family members from addictions. You try to rescue them, which can take a toll on your own health. It is very hard to let them go. These groups can help you learn how to let the addict go, if or when that becomes necessary.

Nar-Anon Family Groups; A 12-Step Program for Family & Friends of Addicts

https://www.nar-anon.org/

Help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics

https://al-anon.org/

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