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 at 40 – Chris Lee: “one of the most stigmatised healthcare conditions in the country”
This year marks a special year for Adfam as we celebrate our 40th year. Throughout 2024, we have been reflecting on the past 40 years, the progress that has been made in supporting families affected by substance misuse, as well as looking to the future. Through a...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.
Adfam at 40 – Dr Emily Finch: “helping people recover is helping them reconnect”
2024 marks a special year for Adfam as we celebrate our 40th year. Throughout 2024, we will be reflecting on the past 40 years on the progress that has been made in supporting families affected by substance misuse, as well as looking to the future. Through a series of...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
‘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.