Too often we don't think about the wider effects of drug and alcohol misuse.

Read more at bit.ly/2KKKfMm

“The problem I had was my own shame, I suppose, in admitting the cause of my son’s death.”

Losing someone due to drugs or alcohol is incredibly hard and can be very isolating. Read the consultation report for our bereavement project to find out more: bit.ly/2uwakpG

When Boris Johnson walks into number 10 tomorrow, top of his to-do list will probably be Brexit, but what else do you think he focus on to help end social exclusion? #NextPrimeMinister Read about what others think at dhi-online.org.uk/vision-project

Are you a family member of an ex-service personnel with substance misuse problems? We are contributing to research by @AdfamUK and @UniOfYork through our network of Family Workers and Family Leads. Take the survey here bit.ly/family-veteran…

We want to hear from families of former members of the UK Armed Forces with substance use problems.

Funded by @FiMTrust, we're running an online survey with @UniOfYork

to learn more about the experiences of this group of families.

Fill out our survey here: bit.ly/family-veteran…

#Stigma doesn't just affect people with a substance misuse issue - it affects their friends and families too.

This is a serious barrier to recovery, and we need to overcome it.

Read more at bit.ly/31muRfb

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.

Children see alcohol adverts from a very young age, which may have an impact on their drinking behaviours as they get older. As a parent, what can you do to reduce their risk of harmful drinking? Read more here: alcoholchange.org.uk/help-and-suppo…

Adfam and @GamCare are working to improve support for families affected by problem gambling.

If you are the family member or friend of someone with a gambling problem, please take part in our online survey. It will take 5 minutes to complete:

bit.ly/gambling-famil…

"Different, alone, less than, blamed." Stigma can cause families affected by substance use to experience a range of challenges. Join the fight against stigma to ensure that families get the recognition and respect they deserve: bit.ly/2LikDaE

#StigmaMakesMeFeel

Do you care for someone affected by drug and alcohol use? If so please fill out this survey looking into why women so often pick up the pieces and what can be done to support them. The survey is open until Friday 10 May. bit.ly/2U3Ddbi

Great buzz at this afternoon's #canyouhearus campaign launch at Forest Gate Youth Zone, amplifying the voice of young people in Newham.

Our event has started!!!!

Come check us out @ Forest Gate Youth Zone!

#canyouhearus

We're also on Facebook! Like our page for all the latest updates on families, drugs and alcohol: bit.ly/2um6oXx

@GBMC73 Thanks very much George, and the same to you! 🙂

Fantastic training session on Tuesday for frontline practitioners working across different sectors in Newham. A range of learning outcomes for delegates including working with the whole family in mind, the impact on trauma & stigma as a barrier to accessing support.

@NewhamLondon

And you can book your free place at this year‘s conference here also you can nominate a colleague or organisation expertcitizens.org.uk/insight-awards/ twitter.com/voicesofstoke/…

Families are exposed to alcohol in a huge range of ways which can affect children. Rebekah Allon-Smith from @AdfamUK has some helpful advice on how to protect your children from alcohol harms. #whatstheharm bit.ly/2SnmnjR

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

Families of former members of the UK Armed Forces with substance use problems - we want to hear from you!

Adfam and @UniOfYork are running an online survey to find out about your experiences and help us develop a new support intervention.

Take part here: bit.ly/family-veteran…