Children of Addicted Parents and People

Hi, I'm Wendy and I'd like to share my experience with an alcoholic parent so that if there is anyone in the same position, my advice may help.

I've recently started a blog detailing my story and how I've come to live with and cope with my brothers addiction to Cannabis and how many young people I have known who have become suicidal or commit

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 Become a COAP Star!

From reading all the posts on the forums it is clear that so many of you have such a wealth of experiences. It is always amazing to read how everyone finds different ways to deal with sometimes seemingly impossible situations. 

Would you be interested in supporting others and replying to others posts? Contact us through the contact section to find out more about training to be an online mentor.

 What is a COAP Star?

A COAP Star is an online mentor who usually is someone who has lived with, or is still living with someone else's addiction to drugs, alcohol or some form of addictive behaviour (such as gambling).

Our COAP Stars Team

COAP has a small and dedicated team of people who respond to young people's messages. COAP Star's write to young people about their own experiences of living with someone's addiction which gives young people a rare opportunity to speak to someone who has been through it or is still going through it and knows that there is hope and light at the end of the tunnel. To read about our team visit the About COAP page.

Did you know anyone can be a COAP Star?

Anyone who wants to help others who are going through or have been through similar experiences can sign up to the COAP forums, join the online community and respond to young peoples messages. All messages are moderated before they are posted in the forums to make sure no personal details are posted.

Do you have to be a qualified counsellor to be a COAP Star?

No to put it simply!

Great advice often comes from those who have been through it.

We believe that it is important for young people to speak to others who have been there and understand what it is like. COAP Star's write to young people about how they feel or felt in a similar situation and what they found helpful or not helpful at all. This helps young people to feel less alone, and to helps people to know that others experience similar feelings to what they feel or have felt.