Drug and alcohol use can threaten and ultimately destroy family relationships and wellbeing. We empower family members and carers, support frontline workers and influence decision-makers to stop this happening.
Syeda Hussain
Since our launch in May 2018, it's been really buzzing within our Newham Building Family Recovery Project.
COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS WITH ADFAM NEWHAM BUILDING FAMILY RECOVERY PROJECT!
Day 10 - Spread the festive cheer through volunteering
Contact @aNVolunteers
@NewhamLondon @HeadStartNewham @CGLNewhamRise @Anchor_House @A_Mcomms @magpieprojectuk @cglnewhamyp
Family members in Greenwich told us that finding the right time to talk to a loved one about their substance use is important. Here are some more of their top tips: bit.ly/2ufuPXx
We're also on Facebook! Like our page for all the latest updates on families, drugs and alcohol: bit.ly/2um6oXx
COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS WITH ADFAM NEWHAM BUILDING FAMILY RECOVERY PROJECT!
Day 11 - Do you have someone to talk to?
Find your local support service from helplines to peer groups
@NewhamLondon @HeadStartNewham @CGLNewhamRise @Anchor_House @A_Mcomms @magpieprojectuk
"Like I don't belong here." Join the fight against stigma: bit.ly/2Nk3jCS #StigmaMakesMeFeel
Seeing a loved one struggling with drug or alcohol dependency can be incredibly hard. We asked family members in Greenwich for some top tips on coping: bit.ly/2ukoN7V
Do you work with families affected by drugs and alcohol?
We run a number of regional practitioner forums around the country and would love to see you at one!
To find out more, email Becky on r.allon-smith@adfam.org.uk.
Has substance use within your family affected your couple relationship?
With @OnePlusOne_ we have created an audio collection of short stories and practical advice from real people living in families affected by drug or alcohol use.
Listen to it here: bit.ly/2OHbqar
"Victimised." How does stigma make you feel? Get involved in our campaign and tell us: bit.ly/2Nk3jCS
COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS WITH ADFAM NEWHAM BUILDING FAMILY RECOVERY PROJECT!
Day 12 - Try a Christmas drink without the alcohol
@NewhamLondon @HeadStartNewham @CGLNewhamRise @Anchor_House @A_Mcomms @magpieprojectuk @cglnewhamyp
Watch the third of our video series about the impact of hepatitis C, in collaboration with @HepatitisCTrust @AdfamUK. Hear about the incredible impact of getting cured from former patients and their loved ones: youtube.com/watch?v=DHcN5p… #LJWG2018 #noHep
Most family members hope that their loved one will recover and live a life free of drug and alcohol problems! But when recovery first becomes a reality, it can bring unexpected challenges. We asked family members in Greenwich for their top tips: bit.ly/2ukqaDB
Thank you @KatieParrett2 for your moving piece in this month's @DDNMagazine about your experience of stigma as a family member & our #StigmaMakesMeFeel campaign.
Read the article here (pg 6-7): drinkanddrugsnews.com/wp-content/upl…
Get involved in #StigmaMakesMeFeel: adfam.org.uk/our-work/influ…
We asked family members in Greenwich about what helps them to cope with their loved one’s substance use. Here are some of their top tips: bit.ly/2KUsYlm
The stigma surrounding those who have to live with the sadness and pain of addiction in the family is just plain wrong. Thank you to @KatieParrett2 and @AdfamUK for this lovely article twitter.com/KatieParrett2/…
To stigmatise someone due to substance misuse, or the substance misuse of a family member is ignorant and dangerous. And to speak out about stigma is extremely brave. Well done Katie Parrett! twitter.com/KatieParrett2/…
I am delighted (and slightly emotional!) to share my first published article with @Adfam for @DDNMagazine. Our #StigmaMakesMeFeel campaign made the front page :) Check out page 6 & 7 to see what Adfam and I have been up to this year. drinkanddrugsnews.com/december-2018/
Do you want to improve support for families affected by drugs and alcohol? Find out more about the peer support model we developed in Greenwich: bit.ly/2zIJi3o
Truly inspiring @LJWGHepCandSM videos telling the personal stories of hepatitis C. Thanks so much @vronxvronx37, @SSB_PA_ Louise, Colin & Di of @HepC_Hants_P2P for sharing their experiences.
Watch them here:
