Engaging families in building strong communication, effective parenting, and supportive home environments to prevent substance use.
We are delighted to announce AFINet’s 7th Annual Conference (online), taking place on 15 and 16 September 2026, bringing together voices from across the world to explore issues relevant to families affected by addiction.
The conference will run:
Join our training course exploring the effects of trauma on families affected by substance use
Online training - Trauma in families affected by substance use
This one day training will equip practitioners to work more effectively with families affected by substance use where there is trauma. Participants will learn the neuroscience of trauma and practical strategies to support families.
Join our new CPD accredited training course on substance-related stigma, launched by the Anti-Stigma Network, in partnership with Adfam
Online training - Understanding and supporting people affected by the stigma of substance use
The Anti-Stigma Network, in partnership with Adfam, is delighted to launch its new CPD-accredited training course on stigma and substance use.
Delivered by a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, this two-day course explores the effects of substance use in the family on children, and how to support them. The course covers both direct support for children and young people, and how to support non-substance using parents or other adults to support children appropriately