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Drug Addiction Support Group

Drug Addiction Support Group

This support group is for individuals struggling with substance use, including cannabis, opioids, prescription drugs, and other substances. Whether you are actively using, in early recovery, or looking to understand your relationship with substances better, this group provides a confidential space to explore your experiences, challenges, and coping strategies.

Start Date: Within next 3 months

4 Weekly Zoom sessions | 75 minutes

Confidential | Small group, 6-8 people

Group Type: Support Group

Includes 3 Free Peer Calls*

Led by Therapist

Rs. 3,000.00
Rs. 3,000.00
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Goals of the Group

• Build awareness of substance use patterns and their impact.
• Develop healthier coping mechanisms and emotional regulation skills.
• Strengthen motivation for change, whether it’s harm reduction or sobriety.
• Provide a non-judgmental space for shared experiences and support.

Who is this Group For?

• Individuals struggling with cannabis, opioids, prescription drugs, or other substances.
• Those in early recovery or considering making changes.
• People looking for a supportive, therapist-led space to explore their journey.
• Not suitable for individuals in severe withdrawal or crisis, such cases are encouraged to seek medical assistance first.

Glimpse of the regime

🔹 Session 1: Understanding Addiction & Personal Patterns

• Introductions & group agreements (confidentiality, respect, non-judgmental space).
• Psychoeducation: The science of addiction—how substances affect the brain.
• Identifying personal patterns: Triggers, emotional connections, and habits.
• Reflective activity: “Mapping My Relationship with Substances.”
• Group discussion: How does substance use show up in our lives?
📌 Takeaway: Increased self-awareness of substance use patterns and personal motivations.

🔹 Session 2: Coping Strategies & Emotional Regulation

• Understanding cravings: What are they telling us?
• Healthy vs. unhealthy coping mechanisms.
• Techniques for distress tolerance (grounding, mindfulness, self-soothing).
• Group activity: “Building My Coping Toolkit.”
• Discussion: Sharing strategies that have worked (or not) for participants.
📌 Takeaway: Practical tools for managing urges and emotional triggers.

🔹 Session 3: Navigating Relationships & Social Pressures

• The impact of addiction on relationships (family, friends, work).
• Managing stigma and judgment from society.
• Setting boundaries and communicating needs effectively.
• Roleplay exercise: “Saying No Without Guilt.”
• Group discussion: How has substance use affected personal relationships?
📌 Takeaway: Tools for healthier communication and boundary-setting.

🔹 Session 4: Building a Sustainable Recovery Plan

• Defining personal goals (harm reduction, sobriety, moderation).
• Exploring support systems: Therapy, peer groups, accountability partners.
• Creating an individualized action plan for post-group support.
• Reflective activity: “Letter to My Future Self.”
• Closing ritual: Sharing key takeaways & affirmations.
📌 Takeaway: A personalized strategy for continued progress beyond the group.

Interested in multiple groups? Access at 60% off

What you get:

  • Unlimited Support Groups – Join any eligible group throughout the year at no extra cost.
  • Exclusive Weekly Series – Join our weekly Women/Men Unfiltered sessions on relationships, career, identity, and mental health.
  • 24 Free Peer Calls – Connect one-on-one with other members for support and shared experiences.
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FAQs

What are SoulUp Groups?

At SoulUp, you'll meet people who get what you're going through and might be living some of the same realities. People looking for extraordinary conversations, just like you.

✔️ Small group, 6-8 people

✔️ Every meeting led by a world-class facilitator

✔️ Weekly 75-minute online video sessions

What happens in a group session?

While the format can vary as per topic, here’s a flow that most sessions follow

Check In. Participants check-in with each others' feelings and answer the prompt given by the facilitator if any.

Conversation. Your facilitator will guide the group through free-flowing conversation coupled with some simple exercises or activities —with the goal of sharing openly, connecting to your emotions and learning specific skills.

Check Out. Participants share what they're taking away from the session.

How is confidentiality maintained in Groups?

Confidentiality in Support Groups is maintained using secure meeting links and enabling waiting rooms to control participant access. Participants are bound by mutual confidentiality clause within the group. Also, sessions are not recorded without explicit consent.

Are Group sessions done on video?

Yes, all group sessions are conducted on video via Zoom. While participants are allowed to use pseudonyms - they need to be on video to make the most of the session.

What is SoulUp's refund policy on groups?

1. After you have registered for the group and you'd like to opt out:
- Full refund if you cancel 30 days before the group start date.
- 50% refund if you cancel 16-30 days before the group start date.
- No refund if you cancel 0-15 days before the group start date.

2. If SoulUp cancels a group, we will refund the entire signup fee.

3. If SoulUp reschedules a group by more than 2 weeks, we will inform you and give you an option to opt out and get a full refund.

4. SoulUp reserves the right to remove participants from a group if found unsuitable to the group. In such cases participants are given the option of claiming the pro-rata amount left as a refund or using it for another service on SoulUp.

* Are FREE Peer calls available to everyone who signs-up for this group?

You can book 3 Peer calls for FREE as part of signing up for this group.

Please note: This is only available to first-time participants of a SoulUp group (those trying a SoulUp group for the first time).

Can I use multiple discounts while signing up for a group?

You can use only 1 type discount while signing up for a group. Cash backs cannot be coupled with discounts either.

How long has SoulUp been around?

SoulUp was founded in Feb 2022 by Punita Mittal and Mahak Maheshwari - a team of IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay with more than 20 years of combined healthcare experience. SoulUp is redefining mental health through groups that are effective, but also fun, social, and challenging.

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