Drug and alcohol treatment and recovery workforce survey
Department of Health and Social Care has commissioned Ipsos to undertake a drug and alcohol treatment and recovery workforce survey. This is to understand the motivations and experiences of people working in the drug and alcohol treatment and recovery sector and how...Drug-related death figures released for 2023
Figures released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal that 5,448 people died from causes related to drug poisoning in England and Wales in 2023; this is the highest number since records began in 1993 and 11.0% higher than in 2022 (4,907 registered...Enter Adfam’s Competitions for 2024
Family Voices Competition and Gary Seaman Award 2024 Adfam runs two special competitions each year to recognise and give a voice to families affected by addiction. Family Voices is a creative writing and poetry competition for families to share their stories, while...Addiction Mission Priority Setting Partnership survey
“Today’s research leads to tomorrow’s care”. What needs investigating to help improve care for people with experience of addiction to drugs and/or alcohol, and their families, friends, and carers? A team supported by the UK Government’s Office for Life Sciences...New Lived Experience Campaign Network
Adfam is setting up a National Lived Experience Campaign Network, to remotely bring people together with lived experience of a family member’s substance use, to campaign, raise awareness and influence change.
‘Above and Beyond’ – Adfam launches new research report
This research reveals that family members play a significant role helping their loved ones that are experiencing problems with their drinking or drug use to achieve and maintain recovery.
Adfam launches new website!
We are so excited to announce the launch of Adfam’s new website. The site has been completely redesigned with a brand-new look and feel. It is now more engaging, interactive and easier to navigate for both families and professionals.
Frank takes on the Speed Project
We are really excited to announce that ultra-marathon runner and endurance athlete Frank Bingham is taking on the Speed Project later this month to raise money for Adfam! The Speed Project if you didn’t know, is a gruelling 500km race through the desert from Los Angeles to Las Vegas! The race commences from Santa Monica…