GRASP: Grief Recovery After Substance Passing

If you are coping with the tragic death of a loved one due to drugs, including alcohol, GRASP can provide much needed understanding and support.  In my experience, this kind of loss can be much more complex than the “expected” end-of-life passing of an elder or, even, terminal illness.  Strong feelings of anger, guilt, and possibly even relief can be experienced by survivors of an addicted family member or dear friend. GRASP can help you to determine if there is a support group local to your area, provides written information from people who understand what you’re going through, has links to other resources, hosts retreats and conferences, and has a closed group on Facebook where you can seek support from others who have had similar experiences to your own.