Please feel free to talk about addictions and their symptoms, find encouragement, information, coping skills, and solutions. Discussion of loss of a loved one and how you cope is permitted, without being explicit.

Discussion of coping methods for self injury are permitted, without being explicit. Explicit discussions can be triggering to other members experiencing those feelings.

Discussions or threats of suicide or self injury are not permitted.

These need to be directed towards a health care professional or a hotline to speak to someone trained for these situations.

We are concerned about your welfare, as well as the welfare of others in the chatroomsand message forums. Please remember that while our chats and forums  are a good space for mutual support and self-help, they cannot take the place of Face to Face Meeetings, your Sponsor, or your local Crisis Center.

If you are in Serious Distress, call your Sponsor, local crisis line, Emergency number, or a family member.

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