Engaging families in building strong communication, effective parenting, and supportive home environments to prevent substance use.
Family-Based
Social and Economic Effects of Alcohol and Drugs on Young People: A case study of Teso region - Uganda.
Context: Teso region in Eastern Uganda has one of the highest levels of alcohol and drug use Nationally. A project intervention aimed at preventing harmful use of alcohol and drugs among youth was initiated with support of Movendi /IOGT-NTO...
Supporting children affected by the substance use of a parent or sibling
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
Outcomes Of The Family Empowerment Program - An Online Therapy For Rural Australians Caring For Someone With A Substance Problem
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of The Family Empowerment Program- an online delivery of the Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) intervention improving the psychological wellbeing and coping resources of Concerned Significant Others (CSOs) of people with substance problems and living in rural and remote Australia.
Online Training: Families, Drugs & Alcohol: Essential Skills
This one day training looks at brief interventions for working with families affected by drug and alcohol use. This course is designed for everyone working with adult family members affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol use. No previous experience required.
Online Training: Parental Substance Use: Essential Skills
This one day training looks at brief and extended interventions for working with parents who use drugs and alcohol. This course delivers essential insights into the issues surrounding parental substance misuse and safeguarding along with skills for working with parents who are problematic drug and alcohol users. It is designed for anyone who’s work brings them into contact with parents who have issues with substance misuse.
Adfam Forum: Research and Evidence on Parental Substance Use
Adfam forum events are open to anyone with an interest in supporting families affected by substance use, and seek to shine a light on a range of key topics relating to families and substance use.
Join us at our latest event where we will be focusing on parental substance use and the impact on children.