A practical guide developed to help people set up and run a family support group for those affected by drug use. Written and presented in an accessible format it goes through each stage from getting started, practicalities and running the group. Topics covered include: needs assessment, confidentiality, setting objectives, problem solving, publicity, funding and facilitation skills. The guide was produced in consultation with parents, partners, drug agency staff, social workers, GPs and local community groups.
A practical guide developed to help people set up and run a family support group for those affected by drug use. Written and presented in an accessible format it goes through each stage from getting started, practicalities and running the group. Topics covered include: needs assessment, confidentiality, setting objectives, problem solving, publicity, funding and facilitation skills. The guide was produced in consultation with parents, partners, drug agency staff, social workers, GPs and local community groups.
Subject terms:
substance misuse, support groups, drug misuse, families;
A DVD focuses on the personal experiences of real families who talk about their lives and their experiences with people using drugs and alcohol. It highlights the impact of drugs and alcohol on the family, the problems they faced and what they did to try and resolve these problems. It is designed to show others in similar situations that they are not alone in their problems. Also comes
A DVD focuses on the personal experiences of real families who talk about their lives and their experiences with people using drugs and alcohol. It highlights the impact of drugs and alcohol on the family, the problems they faced and what they did to try and resolve these problems. It is designed to show others in similar situations that they are not alone in their problems. Also comes with and accompanying information leaflet.
Subject terms:
substance misuse, alcohol misuse, drug misuse, families;
... and support, including services for children and young people affected by someone else’s drug use. This booklet provides essential guidance on the types of services which families need. Produced through in depth research and consultation with family members, support groups and DATs across England to identify how services can be commissioned and developed to help families in the most supportive and accessible
Partners have a different type of relationship with the drug user than other family members. All family support services should be aware of the particular issues involved and take steps to ensure that the service is accessible to partners. Even if the organisation is not able to provide a specialist service itself, it can be aware of and liaise with other services that can provide information and support, including services for children and young people affected by someone else’s drug use. This booklet provides essential guidance on the types of services which families need. Produced through in depth research and consultation with family members, support groups and DATs across England to identify how services can be commissioned and developed to help families in the most supportive and accessible way. This is an invaluable good practice tool, especially for more established groups looking to improve, or re-assess, their approach to service provision.
Subject terms:
partners, social care provision, children, drug misuse, families;
This paper examines the links between family involvement and recovery from drug dependency. It draws on discussions at a seminar ‘Recovery and the Family’ held in October 2008 which brought together family members, service providers, and policy specialists to explore the positive role that families can play in supporting recovery from drug dependency. The paper argues that recovery and the family are mutually reinforcing, and suggests ways to improve outcomes for problematic drug users, their families and wider society. Recovering from a drug or alcohol problems is more complex than not having a substance in your system any more, and needs to be supported by other life changes which family networks may be instrumental in providing, preserving and promoting. Among the key messages from the seminar are that: families of drug users are relied upon to provide support without being adequately supported themselves; they subsidise treatment and care provision; and the welfare system penalises such families. The report argues that the new emphasis on recovery also requires a new deal for families. It concludes with 5 recommendations which aim to improve the support provided to families.
This paper examines the links between family involvement and recovery from drug dependency. It draws on discussions at a seminar ‘Recovery and the Family’ held in October 2008 which brought together family members, service providers, and policy specialists to explore the positive role that families can play in supporting recovery from drug dependency. The paper argues that recovery and the family are mutually reinforcing, and suggests ways to improve outcomes for problematic drug users, their families and wider society. Recovering from a drug or alcohol problems is more complex than not having a substance in your system any more, and needs to be supported by other life changes which family networks may be instrumental in providing, preserving and promoting. Among the key messages from the seminar are that: families of drug users are relied upon to provide support without being adequately supported themselves; they subsidise treatment and care provision; and the welfare system penalises such families. The report argues that the new emphasis on recovery also requires a new deal for families. It concludes with 5 recommendations which aim to improve the support provided to families.
Subject terms:
rehabilitation, recovery approach, drug misuse, families, family support;
One of a set of three e-learning modules exploring parental substance misuse, its effects on children and parenting capacity and the implications for social work practitioners. This module provides an introduction to the different types of substances commonly misused and the effects that these may have on the people taking them, including the effects they have on family relationships. The resource includes audio, video and interactive technology.
One of a set of three e-learning modules exploring parental substance misuse, its effects on children and parenting capacity and the implications for social work practitioners. This module provides an introduction to the different types of substances commonly misused and the effects that these may have on the people taking them, including the effects they have on family relationships. The resource includes audio, video and interactive technology.
Subject terms:
parenting, parents, substance misuse, treatment, therapy and treatment, families, family relations;
... with families and professionals across the country and heard a vast range of experiences. We learnt that many families supporting a loved one face barriers to support – such as stigma, strain on services and a lack of understanding among professionals – all of which can have a negative impact on their own mental and physical health. The toolkit is intended to offer practitioners some simple but effective tools to help to overcome those barriers and help families to cope more effectively with the challenges they face. It contains suggestions and resources that practitioners can use in their work but is not intended as a substitute for counselling or therapeutic input for families. The toolkit comprises three sections: understanding how services can respond to co-occurring conditions; helping family
(Edited publisher abstract)
This toolkit is designed for practitioners who support those caring for a loved one who is having difficulties with their mental health and substance use. This will include substance use and mental health practitioners, family support workers, housing officers and advocacy practitioners, among others. To help us to understand the impact that this caring role can have, we have consulted with families and professionals across the country and heard a vast range of experiences. We learnt that many families supporting a loved one face barriers to support – such as stigma, strain on services and a lack of understanding among professionals – all of which can have a negative impact on their own mental and physical health. The toolkit is intended to offer practitioners some simple but effective tools to help to overcome those barriers and help families to cope more effectively with the challenges they face. It contains suggestions and resources that practitioners can use in their work but is not intended as a substitute for counselling or therapeutic input for families. The toolkit comprises three sections: understanding how services can respond to co-occurring conditions; helping family members deal with specific challenges associated with co-occurring conditions; and supporting family members who are caring for someone with a co-occurring condition.
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Subject terms:
families, dual diagnosis, good practice, mental health problems, substance misuse, carers;
This report lays out the findings from this consultation n with family members, to build an accurate and honest picture of the very real ways families are affected by dual diagnosis. Many of the families reported very similar impacts to those affected by substance use alone, while some focused on impacts more specific to dual diagnosis. Where possible, this report focuses on the impacts and deception that they experience in dealing with their loved ones, as well as bringing to attention the strain it had on their relationships with other family members, who can suffer directly from their loved one’s situation as well as having attention diverted away from them; mental health – many families spoke about almost ongoing extreme worry and stress about their loved one’s situation, including fear failure; better advocacy for families; and stigma needs to be addressed.
(Edited publisher abstract)
This report lays out the findings from this consultation n with family members, to build an accurate and honest picture of the very real ways families are affected by dual diagnosis. Many of the families reported very similar impacts to those affected by substance use alone, while some focused on impacts more specific to dual diagnosis. Where possible, this report focuses on the impacts that are specific to those with a dual diagnosis, but at times the overlap is so strong that the impacts cannot be distinguished. Four key themes emerged: practical impact – the impacts experienced by family members supporting a loved one with a dual diagnosis in practical terms were often descried as ‘life changing’, and has it has often become the main focus of their life; relationships – many describe the lies and deception that they experience in dealing with their loved ones, as well as bringing to attention the strain it had on their relationships with other family members, who can suffer directly from their loved one’s situation as well as having attention diverted away from them; mental health – many families spoke about almost ongoing extreme worry and stress about their loved one’s situation, including fear of the risk of suicide and self-harm for their loved one; and exacerbation of the impact, due to a general lack of understanding and awareness around the urgency of mental health support, both in the treatment sector and society more widely. The report identifies four key areas that need to be addressed: better integration needed between drugs and alcohol and mental health; lack of funding and systemic failure; better advocacy for families; and stigma needs to be addressed.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
dual diagnosis, mental health problems, substance misuse, carers, access to services, families;
Summarises the findings from this consultation n with family members, to build an accurate and honest picture of the very real ways families are affected by dual diagnosis. Many of the families reported very similar impacts to those affected by substance use alone, while some focused on impacts more specific to dual diagnosis. Where possible, this report focuses on the impacts that are specific and deception that they experience in dealing with their loved ones, as well as bringing to attention the strain it had on their relationships with other family members, who can suffer directly from their loved one’s situation as well as having attention diverted away from them; mental health – many families spoke about almost ongoing extreme worry and stress about their loved one’s situation, including fear failure; better advocacy for families; and stigma needs to be addressed.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Summarises the findings from this consultation n with family members, to build an accurate and honest picture of the very real ways families are affected by dual diagnosis. Many of the families reported very similar impacts to those affected by substance use alone, while some focused on impacts more specific to dual diagnosis. Where possible, this report focuses on the impacts that are specific to those with a dual diagnosis, but at times the overlap is so strong that the impacts cannot be distinguished. Four key themes emerged: practical impact – the impacts experienced by family members supporting a loved one with a dual diagnosis in practical terms were often descried as ‘life changing’, and has it has often become the main focus of their life; relationships – many describe the lies and deception that they experience in dealing with their loved ones, as well as bringing to attention the strain it had on their relationships with other family members, who can suffer directly from their loved one’s situation as well as having attention diverted away from them; mental health – many families spoke about almost ongoing extreme worry and stress about their loved one’s situation, including fear of the risk of suicide and self-harm for their loved one; and exacerbation of the impact, due to a general lack of understanding and awareness around the urgency of mental health support, both in the treatment sector and society more widely. The report identifies four key areas that need to be addressed: better integration needed between drugs and alcohol and mental health; lack of funding and systemic failure; better advocacy for families; and stigma needs to be addressed.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
carers, families, access to services, dual diagnosis, mental health problems, substance misuse;
A manifesto from the charity Adfam which outlines five ways that the government can improve for support families affected by drugs or alcohol. The manifesto calls for: funding to enable each Local Authority to provide dedicated support services for those affected by a loved one’s substance misuse; financial and practical support for family members who care for children affected by substance misuse; ring-fenced money for children’s social care services to identify children affected by parental substance misuse; funding to improve public understanding of the impact of substance misuse on others; and an inquiry into the relationship between substance misuse, mental ill-health, and poverty in families.
(Edited publisher abstract)
A manifesto from the charity Adfam which outlines five ways that the government can improve for support families affected by drugs or alcohol. The manifesto calls for: funding to enable each Local Authority to provide dedicated support services for those affected by a loved one’s substance misuse; financial and practical support for family members who care for children affected by substance misuse; ring-fenced money for children’s social care services to identify children affected by parental substance misuse; funding to improve public understanding of the impact of substance misuse on others; and an inquiry into the relationship between substance misuse, mental ill-health, and poverty in families.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
substance misuse, families, policy, service provision, parents, children;
This guide is for all practitioners who come into contact with parents or those living with children who are using substances, which includes social workers, pharmacists and prescribers. The guide also includes specific advice for drug and alcohol specialist practitioners. It has been developed using evidence from two Adfam reports, which suggest that Opioid substitute treatment (OST) drugs present a unique set of risks to children which other prescription drugs may not. Areas covered in the guide include: the importance of carrying out whole family risk assessments; OST and risk reduction in order to safeguard children; professional curiosity and challenge; and joint working and information sharing. The guide recognises that OST is a valuable tool in the fight against drug addiction, but that the drugs used are toxic and a clear danger to children when stored or used incorrectly by their parents and carers.
(Edited publisher abstract)
This guide is for all practitioners who come into contact with parents or those living with children who are using substances, which includes social workers, pharmacists and prescribers. The guide also includes specific advice for drug and alcohol specialist practitioners. It has been developed using evidence from two Adfam reports, which suggest that Opioid substitute treatment (OST) drugs present a unique set of risks to children which other prescription drugs may not. Areas covered in the guide include: the importance of carrying out whole family risk assessments; OST and risk reduction in order to safeguard children; professional curiosity and challenge; and joint working and information sharing. The guide recognises that OST is a valuable tool in the fight against drug addiction, but that the drugs used are toxic and a clear danger to children when stored or used incorrectly by their parents and carers.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
substance misuse, parents, families, good practice, therapy and treatment, safeguarding children, medication;