From anger to acceptance, peer support on the internet: an essential tool in times of lockdown and physical distancing
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TexteLangue : français Détails de publication : 2020.
Sujet(s) : Ressources en ligne : Abrégé : During the lockdown related to the Covid-19 crisis, online support and discussion spaces have proven to be invaluable resources for drug users. Whether on specialised forums or in dedicated Facebook groups, it was possible to express oneself anonymously about one’s experiences and difficulties, and to get help, support and accompaniment from the community and patients who were experts in addictology. This article relates this experience, taking the specific case of the addict’s help forum and the Facebook group "Addictions and alcohol: together we are stronger".
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During the lockdown related to the Covid-19 crisis, online support and discussion spaces have proven to be invaluable resources for drug users. Whether on specialised forums or in dedicated Facebook groups, it was possible to express oneself anonymously about one’s experiences and difficulties, and to get help, support and accompaniment from the community and patients who were experts in addictology. This article relates this experience, taking the specific case of the addict’s help forum and the Facebook group "Addictions and alcohol: together we are stronger".




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