Liverpool John Moores University School of Psychology is leading on a study which explores experiences of discrimination faced by different groups of people, including those affected by substance use. They are looking for individuals who care for somebody with an...
The Centre for Justice Innovation has published an important new research report, “To be listened to… And actually heard” – Women’s perspectives on effective substance use treatment and support. This research, funded by the JABBS Foundation for Women and...
University of Edinburgh is leading on a new study: Exploring the effects of attachment and care experience on intergenerational substance use, and are looking for people with experience of their own or a parent’s substance use, and participants with care experience....
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 on Sunday 15th June to raise money for Adfam! Omar will be braving the 54-mile cycle to help support families affected by substance...
Start counting. The Government spends many millions tackling drug and alcohol abuse but when it comes to families, sadly they don’t seem to count. We estimate that five million family members and friends are affected by someone else’s substance use. Their support is...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
