family support

#StigmaMakesMeFeel - Adfam's Campaign to Raise Awareness of Stigma Experienced by Families Affected by Substance Use

News

Adfam is launching a new campaign #StigmaMakesMeFeel , to tackle the stigma experienced by families affected by drugs and alcohol. From societal attitudes about substance use to unhelpful remarks from friends, stigma is rife and causes...

Adfam Survey: State of the Family Support Sector

News

Adfam is running an important survey to examine the state of drug and alcohol family support sector and provide important data for Adfam’s advocacy and influencing work.

Why Do Those With Long-Term Substance Use Disorders Stop Abusing Substances?

Scientific article

1 December 2018

Many people successfully recover from substance use disorders. Understanding the factors that contribute towards people deciding to stop using substances can help guide treatment and design interventions. A recent study has explored the...

Coping Strategies and Support for Families in Goa, India

Scientific article

19 June 2018

Alcohol addiction can put a significant strain on family relationships and well-being. There has been a substantial rise in alcohol consumption and alcohol use disorder in India. However, it is rare that the perspectives of family members...

Information and Advice for the Families of People Living with Hepatitis C

Book

26 September 2018

Hepatitis C is a highly infectious blood-borne virus that affects the cells of the liver causing inflammation. Although many people with the virus may have no symptoms at all people can experience jaundice, depression, fatigue, skin...

Addiction & the Family International Network Conference

9 November 2018

Newcastle

United Kingdom

Adfam is hosting its first Addiction & the Family International Network conference from Friday 9th November until Sunday 11th November.

The purpose of the event is to promote research, policy and practice in support of the wellbeing of family members affected by another person’s addiction to alcohol, drugs or gambling.

The conference, which will take place in Newcastle, will provide opportunities to:

Effectiveness Bank Hot Topic: The ‘Forgotten’ Carers

Book

20 December 2017

One of our selection of hot topics on important issues which sometimes generate heated debate. Both as a treatment resource for the patient and a group needing support in their own right, families affected by substance use are, claimed a UK...

Real Voices in Volunteering

Book

1 January 2012

Adfam published this volunteering toolkit to provide all the information, policy, law and resources needed on volunteering, families and substance use. Volunteers have always played an essential role in the family support and substance use...