Being informed and educated on a chronic illness like addictions is crucial for the individual and their loved ones to be able to understand how this disease affects them and everyone around them. Here are the links to some Self-Help Groups for individuals, family members and friends. How to navigate the process of pre-recovery and recovery along with built-in support systems in the community is an important factor. Finding the right self-help group is as important as finding the right clinical help. Addiction effects our sense of belonging, finding the right support system is important.