GPB Radio: Social Distancing Means People Who Need People Have A Tough Time Staying Sober

The social distancing advice applies as much to people who rely on group meetings for their substance abuse recovery as it does for anyone else, Georgia Council on Substance Abuse Executive Director Neil Campbell said.

It’s best for people to avoid in-person recovery meetings right now, Campbell said.

“We suggest that people get their get their needs met around their recovery support either online or by telephone,” she said. “It really is the time right now to not put yourself in a situation where you could be exposed.

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