LIFE groups are confidential mutual aid groups open to anyone who has struggled with any kind of addictive behaviour. Sessions are led by someone with personal experience of addiction and recovery. Attendance at all meetings is open and no referral is required. Meetings do not require abstinence, but you may be asked to leave if you appear intoxicated. LIFE (Living Independently for Everyone) is based on a CBT approach and ACT Matrix tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and CRAFT for family members.
LIFE Family and Friends
These mutual aid meetings are for people affected by the addictive behaviour of someone close to them and are facilitated by someone with personal experience of family members in addiction.
The groups use tools from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy in combination with the highly acclaimed CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) programme.
The programme is designed to help those affected by a loved one’s addictive behaviour to learn new ways of dealing with the challenges, thoughts and emotions that they experience.
Since DATUS introduced me to ACT and the pause button, I feel in a better position to manage my urges and avoid picking up a drink or a drug.
Other Services
What is peer-led service?
It means everyone at DATUS who you deal with will have personal experience of issues connected with substance misuse.
Do you need urgent help with addiction?
