Improving life for
 families affected by
  drugs and alcohol

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.

Find local support

Find help from a variety of resources and organisations.

We’re influencing policy on alcohol and families through the AFA.

Get involved in our campaign #StigmaMakesMeFeel.

Join the conversation in our forums.

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“Nobody could possibly know about my husband’s drinking. I couldn’t even talk to my family.”

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It's been inspiring and moving afternoon at the Young Lives Production's film screening. Hearing about life through the eyes of young people in #Newham

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Do you work in a service that supports families affected by drugs & alcohol?

Please take part in our online survey to help us to understand what has changed in the family support sector over the past year: bit.ly/2FS2E8k

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We asked family members in Greenwich what they would recommend to someone whose loved one is in recovery. Here is what they told us: bit.ly/2KVRiD6

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Do you work with families affected by substance use? Join us in #Exeter on 20th March for an introduction to working with families, drugs & alcohol.

This day will provide valuable training at an affordable price, and is kindly supported by @EllermanUK

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One of the features of our new website is a brand new forum! If you've been affected by a loved one's drug or alcohol use, come and join the conversation: bit.ly/2KQt9Ox

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Adfam is recruiting!

We're looking for a Family Support Co-ordinator to work with @haringeycouncil in improving support for children of alcohol dependent parents.

Apply by 9am on Monday 25 February.

Find out more here: bit.ly/2N2VY83

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Do you work with families affected by substance use? Join us in #Liverpool on 19th March for an introduction to working with families, drugs & alcohol.

This day will provide valuable training at an affordable price, and is kindly supported by @EllermanUK

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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

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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