'We're glad to see you … we're sorry you had to come.'

With those words countless newcomers have been welcomed to TOUGHLOVE® groups

all over the world.

TOUGHLOVE® is a loving solution for families that are being torn apart by

unacceptable behaviour, be it drugs,  alcohol, substance, verbal or physical abuse.

When your family is in crisis and you don't know where to turn - TOUGHLOVE® offers

really effective, practical support.

Thousands of people worldwide have been helped by TOUGHLOVE®.  We will never tell

you what to do, but will assist you in providing a structure in dealing with this most

complex of family problems. The longer you leave it, the deeper you are likely to sink

into resolving an issue where your loved one simply cannot extricate himself/herself.

TOUGHLOVE® started in South Africa in 1988 with one group, and is presently offering

nineteen groups nationwide. TOUGHLOVE® is a self help, family support group for any

person, who is troubled by a loved one’s disruptive behaviour. In other words, we help

the families of abusers to recover from the devastating effects that substance abuse

has on them. We cover any form of unacceptable behaviour, substance abuse,

addiction  and support the family through any crisis they may be facing. TOUGHLOVE®

is not run by professionals, it is run by family members who have practiced the

principles and have an abuser in their families.

TOUGHLOVE® is not affiliated to any organization .... religious, political or social.

Please read more about TOUGHLOVE® and then find out your closest location 

in South Africa.   The Head Office help line is  0861 868 445 (0861 TOUGHL).