Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL)

PAL (Parents of Addicted Loved Ones) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing hope through education and support for parents of adult children struggling with substance use disorder.

Our free weekly meetings are grounded in evidence-based practices and feature a curriculum developed by experts in treatment and recovery, tailored specifically for parents. Each session offers:

• Education: Practical tools and strategies to support a child battling addiction, focusing on healthy help rather than enabling behaviors.
• Community: A space for parents to share their experiences, discussing what has and hasn’t worked in their journey.

These meetings not only enhance the physical and emotional well-being of parents but also often inspire their loved ones to seek recovery. Research conducted by Northern Arizona University found that participation in PAL led to:

• Improved parental well-being.
• A reduction in enabling and co-dependent behaviors.
• A decrease in substance misuse among participants’ loved ones.