Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Adfam has launched its State of the Family Support 2026 survey. Conducted every three years, this survey gathers vital insights into the current landscape of drug and alcohol family support, including service delivery, sustainability, funding, and partnerships. (1/3) 101
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 01/04/2026A new study led by Liverpool John Moores University examines the link between everyday discrimination and substance use and shows that families experience high levels of discrimination, negatively affecting their wellbeing. Read the study in full 👇 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...lnkd.inLinkedInThis link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn 000
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 27/02/2026Give to Gain: When women are heard, everyone benefits. Sign up for a webinar organised by Collective Voice Women’s Treatment Working Group to mark International Women's Day. 📅 Wednesday 11 March 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Find out more and sign up here: events.teams.microsoft.com/.../84067ed7.... 000
Reposted by AdfamCollective Voice @collective-voice.bsky.social · 11/02/2026Today, Collective Voice is outlining the five essential steps we think the Government needs to take on #alcohol and other #drugs to ensure substance use treatment is accessible and effective for everyone who could benefit from it. 🧵 #Addiction #PublicHealth #MentalHealth 142
Reposted by AdfamAlcohol Review @alcoholreview.bsky.social · 05/02/2026Nine out of every ten Brits at an elevated or high risk of alcohol dependence do not see themselves as heavy drinkers, according to a new report. It found one in four people are in this group. @adfam.bsky.social @sussex.ac.uk cleanslateclinic.co.uk/impact-and-b...cleanslateclinic.co.ukOur Story | Clean Slate ClinicClean Slate is a social enterprise providing an innovative healthcare model for individuals with alcohol, stimulant, or cannabis dependence, enabling safe at-home detox. 011
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 29/01/2026Fascinating new report by @ias.org.uk identifying alcohol industry as a major barrier to the introduction of effective policies to reduce alcohol harm, exploring the removal of alcohol marketing restrictions in England's 10-year health plan. Download the full report: www.ias.org.uk/report/now-y...ias.org.ukNow you see it, now you don’t - Institute of Alcohol StudiesNow you see it, now you don’t: How alcohol industry interference made marketing restrictions disappear from the 10 Year Health Plan in England In July 2025, the UK Government published its 10 Year Hea... 010
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 29/01/2026Adfam has supported publication of a new white paper with Clean Slate Clinic & University of Sussex, presenting new evidence on alcohol harm patterns in the UK and barriers to accessing support, with a strong emphasis on the need for family-inclusive pathways. cleanslateclinic.co.uk/impact-and-b... 000
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 26/01/2026We are thrilled to be contributing to National Centre for Family Hubs upcoming free webinar, exploring the impact of substance use and how family hubs can play a role in identifying families in need. 📅 Wednesday 4th February 2026, 12:00-13:30 🔗 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e6b205... 000
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 26/01/2026👩💻 Adfam provides remote support to families affected by substance use. We offer one-to-one support with a dedicated professional support worker, who will work alongside you to help find a way forward and cope with the impact of a loved one’s substance use. adfam.org.uk/find-support/ 000
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 24/12/2025Christmas can be a difficult time for families affected by substance use. It's important to take steps to look after yourself and your wellbeing. See Adfam's Tips for Coping at Christmas and a list of helplines open over the festive period: adfam.org.uk/wp-content/u... adfam.org.uk/blog-post/ge... 000
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 02/12/2025The first ever UK clinical guidelines for the treatment of dependence on alcohol have been published by the Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC), recommending interventions and outlining good practice to improve outcomes for people in need. www.gov.uk/guidance/cli...gov.ukClinical guidelines for alcohol treatmentUK clinical guidelines recommending interventions for people with harmful patterns of drinking and alcohol dependence, supporting and promoting good practice. 000
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 02/12/2025Last week, Adfam’s Chief Executive, Viv Evans, appeared as a panellist at the Nexus LGBTQ+ breakfast meeting at GSK offices in central London, on normalising conversations about addiction, tackling stigma and supporting colleagues at work. adfam.org.uk/blog-post/25... 000
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 10/11/2025The Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS) has published a new report setting out clear national targets to halve risky drinking, expand access to treatment and reverse record levels of alcohol deaths, while identifying the most effective policy actions to get us there. www.ias.org.uk/report/a-hea...ias.org.ukA Healthier Future: A long-term vision to tackle alcohol harm in the UK - Institute of Alcohol StudiesAlcohol harm is a serious and growing concern in the UK, impacting people’s health and wellbeing, the NHS, social services, criminal justice, and our economy. These impacts are felt most by people on ... 010
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 10/11/2025Join Collective Voice’s Women’s Treatment Working Group on 25th November for a webinar marking UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the launch of 16 Days of Activism. 📅Tuesday 25th November, 2pm - 3.30pm Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1ab6a2... 010
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 19/09/2025Adfam is a member of the Women’s Treatment Working Group, which works to improve support for women affected by drug and alcohol use. Today the group launched its Womanifesto, outlining why women in drug and alcohol treatment need a distinct approach: www.collectivevoice.org.uk/news/the-wom...collectivevoice.org.ukThe Women's Treatment Working Group launches its Womanifesto - Collective VoiceThrough dedicated spaces, support for mothers, and co-designed pathways, we can build a system that is safe, inclusive, and effective for all women. Read the full Womanifesto (pdf) The Women’s Treatme... 010
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 03/09/2025Having a family member or loved one that's experiencing gambling-related harm can be both distressing and overwhelming. Adfam provides support in partnership with the NHS Inclusion Midlands Gambling Clinic. For further information including referral details visit our website 👇 adfam.org.uk/mpftgam 000
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 13/08/2025@issup.net & Faces & Voices of Recovery, is organising a free webinar 'Words Matter: Language and Stigma Reduction' on Tues 19 Aug, exploring how language can either perpetuate stigma or become a powerful tool for recovery. Find out more and register here: register.gotowebinar.com/register/730... 011
Reposted by AdfamInstitute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · 08/08/2025The alcohol, gambling and junk food industries have no place providing educational materials to schools. 58 leading academics and orgs have urged Education Secretary @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social to follow Ireland’s lead in removing these materials from classrooms. As Prof Chris van Tulleken states: 1156
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 07/08/2025Adfam & @collective-voice.bsky.social are delighted to launch the new Collective Voice Affected Others Group, bringing together organisations supporting families affected by substance use and experts by experience, to connect, share, and influence change. Find out more: adfam.org.uk/blog-post/in... 000
Reposted by AdfamCollective Voice @collective-voice.bsky.social · 07/08/2025@adfam.bsky.social and Collective Voice are excited to announce the launch of a brand-new group, bringing together organisations supporting #families affected by #substance use and individuals with lived experience, to work together to improve support. www.collectivevoice.org.uk/news/introdu...collectivevoice.org.ukIntroducing: The New Collective Voice Affected Others Group! - Collective VoiceAdfam and Collective Voice are excited to announce the launch of a brand-new group, bringing together organisations supporting families affected by substance use and individuals with lived experience, to work together to improve support for affected others. 023
Reposted by AdfamThe Anti-Stigma Network @anti-stigmanetwork.bsky.social · 30/07/2025CPD-accredited training on stigma and substance use available online with Adfam 💡 📅 23 Sept or 19 Nov 2025 🎟️ From £95 Reserve your place now: 23 Sept 👉 zurl.co/yWy5A 19 Nov 👉 zurl.co/Hsh35 021
Reposted by AdfamScottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs @scottishfamilies.bsky.social · 29/07/2025🕊 Beloved by Antonia Rolls | 2–13 Aug, Whitespace Gallery, Edinburgh Fringe. Part of this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, Beloved brings suicide, overdose, and addiction deaths into the light through powerful art and storytelling. Opening night: Sat 2 Aug, 6–9pm. Free entry. #EdFringe #BelovedExhibition 032
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 30/07/2025👩💻 Adfam now offers online 1-hour bitesize training on a range of key topics relating to families and substance use, including Hidden Harm, the Cycle of Change, Kinship Care, Mentalization, and OST. Find out more and sign up for our new bitesize courses via our website: adfam.org.uk/.../sign-up-... 000
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 25/07/2025🏛️ Adfam has responded to the Government's call for evidence to inform the development of a Men's Health Strategy for England, highlighting the critical yet often overlooked role of families in addressing substance use and reducing health inequalities affecting men. adfam.org.uk/blog-post/ad...adfam.org.ukAdfam responds to Government's Men's Health Strategy call for evidence - ADFAMAdfam has responded to the Department of Health and Social Care’s Men’s Health Strategy for England call for evidence. This call for evidence will inform the development of a Men’s Health Strategy for... 000
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 24/07/2025📰 Adfam recently published two articles reflecting on support for families affected by substance use. Read our 🧵 and let us know your thoughts! 100
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 23/07/2025Sign up for Adfam's latest online forum event: 🗓️ Mon 1st Sept, 2-3pm 💻 Online, via Zoom 🎟️ Tickets free We will be joined by guest speaker Lydia Clark at The Centre for Justice Innovation, presenting findings from a new research report on women in treatment. www.ticketsource.co.uk/adfam/adfam-...ticketsource.co.uk 000
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 09/07/2025Kinship's 2025 annual survey for kinship carers is now open! These surveys are the largest of their kind and offer unparalleled insight into the lives of kinship families. Open until Tuesday 5 August. Find out more and take part in the survey here: kinship.org.uk/our-work-and...kinship.org.ukKinship launches 2025 annual survey for kinship carersTake part in Kinship's 2025 annual survey for kinship carers. Help us fight for the changes that kinship families need in England and Wales. 000
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 08/07/2025This week is #AlcoholAwarenessWeek by @alcoholchangeuk.bsky.social raising awareness of alcohol harm, focussing on 'alcohol and work' and how people making changes to their drinking can make a big difference in improving their health, productivity and happiness. alcoholchange.org.uk/.../alcohol-... 110
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 01/07/2025✨ Adfam’s East Sussex family support service is entering a new chapter! From 1st July the service will be moving to remote delivery, offering support to families affected by substance use living across East Sussex. Referral information for the new service is available at: 🔗 adfam.org.uk/east-sussex 000
Reposted by AdfamThe Anti-Stigma Network @anti-stigmanetwork.bsky.social · 18/06/2025Just over a week until Part two of our LGBTQIA+ webinar series! Have you booked your free spot yet? We've had some amazing feedback from part one so don't miss out Fri 27 June | 12:30–14:00. Book now: zurl.co/sEEAs 032
Reposted by AdfamInstitute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · 19/06/2025📢 New report: UK alcohol industry groups spent 2024 misleading the public on harm, the economy, environment, and policy. We analysed 140+ industry documents and found a strategy of cherry-picking evidence, overstating economic value, and downplaying health harms. ➡️ www.ias.org.uk/report/spin-...ias.org.ukSpin the bottle: How the UK alcohol industry twists the facts on harm and responsibility - Institute of Alcohol StudiesExecutive summary Alcohol deaths are at an all-time high in the UK, yet current policy is unable to tackle this crisis. The alcohol industry’s influence has been recognised as a key barrier to address... 064
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 06/06/2025A great event yesterday by the Anti-Stigma Network exploring how stigma uniquely impacts LGBTQIA+ communities, chaired brilliantly by Darren Lacey with powerful and insightful contributions from Wezz, Catherine Meads and Dr Mark Adley. Watch it back 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBFj...youtube.comExploring Experiences of Substance Use Stigma in LGBTQIA+ Communities - Part 1YouTube video by Anti-Stigma Network 100
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 06/05/2025Adfam provides remote support to families of serving military personnel affected by substance use, including one-to-one sessions with an experienced family support professional and a peer support group specifically for military families. Referrals are made via our website: adfam.org.uk/find-support/ 000
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 01/05/2025🥊🥊🥊 All of us at Adfam are wishing the very best of luck to Joyce, who is taking part in an Ultra White Collar Boxing charity event in Inverness on Saturday to raise money for families affected by substance use! Show your support to Joyce via his JustGiving page: www.justgiving.com/page/joel-ne...justgiving.comJoel's fundraiser for Adfam NationalHelp Joel Nevin raise money to support Adfam National 000
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 30/04/2025Great to hear about the launch of @cjinnovation.bsky.social new research, providing women's perspectives on effective substance use treatment and support and what a better system of treatment would look like for women, identifying six key characteristics. justiceinnovation.org/publications... 021
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 23/04/2025University of Edinburgh is leading on a new study exploring the effects of attachment and care experience on intergenerational substance use, and are looking for people with experience of their own or a parent’s substance use, and with care experience. edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.comAttachment, care experience and intergenerational substance useThe most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today. 015
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 22/04/2025Have your say! Family support: what does ‘good’ look like? Tell us what you see working well for families and carers and help us identify the guiding principles that families value and ways of working that great services share. Survey open until open until 28th April. www.surveymonkey.com/r/TY7VK6Tsurveymonkey.comSupport for families affected by substance use - what does 'good' look like? Survey 000
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 15/04/2025🏛️ Adfam has released the findings of a new project, submitting Freedom of Information (FOI) requests to 154 local authorities in England about the support available to families and carers of individuals with substance addiction. (1/4) 100
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 09/04/2025🚨 New research published today by Alcohol Change UK provides new data on the negative impact of alcohol on the health and wellbeing of the UK population, including poor sleep, dental health and worse daily functioning. Visit the ACUK website to learn more 👇 alcoholchange.org.uk/blog/a-wake-...alcoholchange.org.ukA wake-up call: our new research into alcohol harm across the drinking spectrum | Alcohol Change UKDr Richard Piper, Chief Executive of Alcohol Change UK, shares his thoughts on the recent report 'Alcohol Harm Across the Drinking Spectrum', developed by The Behavioural Insights Team (BIT) and Alcoh... 000
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 09/04/2025Adfam is thrilled to announce its new service for families affected by substance use living in Coventry, delivered in partnership with @changegrowlive.bsky.social. The service, officially launched today, provides remote 1:1 support. Find out more & complete our referral form 👇 adfam.org.uk/coventry/ 010
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 08/04/2025Our latest blog features the incredible Antonia Rolls, her story and new exhibition, Beloved. Through art, Beloved brings the difficult topic of suicide and addiction deaths into the light. Beloved will be exhibiting in Brighton (19-25 May) and Edinburgh (2-13 Aug) adfam.org.uk/.../beloved-... 000
Reposted by AdfamInstitute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · 04/04/2025Have you signed up to our webinar on Minimum Unit Pricing? We’ll hear about: ➡️ What MUP is ➡️ Lessons from Scotland and Wales ➡️ Findings from a new @smfthinktank.bsky.social report Thursday 29 Mar, 12:00-13:30. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/minimum-un...eventbrite.co.ukMinimum Unit Pricing: Lessons for EnglandJoin our webinar to learn everything you need to know about Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) of alcohol 035
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 03/04/2025📚 John Taylor’s new book is a collection of heartfelt letters from family members, sharing their experiences of being affected by a loved one’s addiction. These letters send a message to the millions suffering from a love one's addiction, to know they are not alone. nacoa.org.uk/book-of-lett... 000
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 01/04/2025🚴♂️ We’re excited to share that Omar, our Director of Finance, is taking on the London to Brighton bike ride to raise money for Adfam, braving the 54-mile cycle to help families affected by substance use! Show your support by donating to Omar’s Justgiving page 👇 www.justgiving.com/page/omar-am...justgiving.comOmar's London to Brighton bike ride for Adfam NationalHelp Omar Amin raise money to support Adfam National 000
Reposted by AdfamInstitute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · 28/03/2025Catch up on this month's alcohol research and policy news, including: ⚕️ What’s happened to the Health Mission? 💸 An impending alcohol trade war? 💉 Weight-loss drugs could curb alcohol consumption 🍺 Temporary takeaway alcohol system ends instalcstud.substack.com/p/alcohol-al...instalcstud.substack.comAlcohol Alert - March 2025Listen and read now | MUP webinar; Where's the Health Mission?; Alcohol tariffs; Weight-loss drugs; and temporary takeaway system ends. 022
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 28/03/2025📰 Read the final article of our ‘Adfam at 40’ series with Naomi Bacon, winner of the 2024 Gary Seaman Award. Naomi shares her story growing up with an alcohol-dependent father, the importance of normalising conversations around addiction and her efforts supporting Adfam. adfam.org.uk/blog-post/ad...adfam.org.ukAdfam at 40 - Naomi Bacon, Gary Seaman Award 2024 winner - ADFAMIn 2024, Adfam marked its 40th anniversary, and over the course of the year we reflected on the progress made over the past four decades in supporting families affected by substance misuse. It was als... 000
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 26/03/2025Learn all about the role of families in substance use prevention in Nigeria at ISSUP Nigeria's latest webinar, tomorrow, 2pm UK time! Open to all public health professionals, practitioners, policymakers, community leaders and others. Register below 👇 issup.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?... 000
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 05/03/2025💻 There's still time to sign up to our next online forum event on kinship care and substance use. We're delighted to be joined by National Kinship Care Ambassador, Jahnine Davis and Sue Nash, facilitator of Peterborough Kinship Group. 📆 Mon 10 Mar, 1-2pm 🎟️ www.ticketsource.co.uk/adfam/forum-...ticketsource.co.uk 000
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 21/02/2025A brilliant session organised by the Anti-Stigma Network this week highlighting how stigma is a major barrier to both individual and family recovery, and exploring how we can accelerate support for families affected by substance use. www.antistigmanetwork.org.uk/blog/n82ww09...antistigmanetwork.org.ukAddressing Stigma and Its Impact on Families — Anti-Stigma NetworkFamilies and carers, who bear much of the emotional burden of substance dependence and its associated stigma are frequently overlooked. The Anti-Stigma Network’s first Accelerator Session highlighted ... 011
Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 20/02/2025💻 Join our latest online forum event focussing on kinship care families affected by substance use. Kinship carers raise over 180,000 children across the UK and play a vital role keeping them connected to their families. 📆 Monday 10th March, 1-2pm 🎟️ www.ticketsource.co.uk/adfam/forum-...ticketsource.co.uk 000