Have your say! Family support: What does ‘good’ look like?
What does ‘good look like’? For the past 40 years Adfam has been advocating for and supporting people that are negatively affected by a family member or loved one’s substance use. Over that time we’ve learnt that no two families are the same and that...Literature review: stigma experienced by children affected by parental substance use
Adfam is pleased to publish a literature review which explores the stigma experienced by children affected by parental substance use. Children of parents with alcohol or drug addiction often face severe stigma, leading to feelings of shame and isolation. Societal...Omar’s 54-Mile Cycle for Adfam
We’re excited to share that Adfam’s Director of Finance, Omar Amin, is taking on the challenge of the London to Brighton bike ride to raise money for Adfam! Omar will be braving a 54-mile cycle to help support families affected by substance use. His dedication...Adfam Impact Report 2023-24
Every year, Adfam releases an Impact Report that measures our reach and the impact and outcomes of our services. In our 2023-2024 Impact Report, we report how we have supported over 700 family members affected by substance use through referrals to our services. This...Getting help over the festive season
The Adfam team will be taking a break over the Christmas and New Year period. Our services will be closed from 20th December until 6th January. If you contact us during this time, we will be in touch soon after. Please find details below for support helplines that are...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...Adfam remembers Bernie Carr
Adfam is saddened to learn that Bernie Carr died on 12th June 2024. Bernie was a prominent member of the Alcohol and Families Alliance (AFA) Steering Group for many years and played a huge role in championing the AFA and the needs of families affected by substance use, whilst also being an influential advocate for people with lived experience of addiction
Alliance of Family Support Organisations – 3 key steps
The Alliance of Family Support Organisations has launched its manifesto, calling on the next UK Government to ensure families affected by substance use are adequately supported.
Alcohol & Families Alliance – policy manifesto
The manifesto’s top four priorities include investing in services for children and families, tackling the affordability, availability and promotion of alcohol, reducing stigma, and the need for a new alcohol strategy.