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RESOURCES | ADFAM
The Social Return on Investment of Family Support Services. The first economic assessment of a family support service, showing that it provides £4.70 of savings to the state for every £1 of investment. It also shows that Adfam provides a Social Return on Investment (SROI)of
CONTACT | ADFAM
Get in touch. By telephone 020 3817 9410 (please note we do not operate a helpline - see help for families for further information) By email admin@adfam.org.uk. On Twitter. On Facebook. On LinkedIn. ONLINE VIDEO SUPPORT SESSIONS Online video support sessions. Peter Cartwright, in collaboration with Adfam, has produced a series of online support video sessions for families affected by a loved one's substance use. If you are the family member or friend of someone with a substance use problem, these videos are for you. Each video is around 15 minutes in length, andacross
FAMILY EXPERIENCE OF DUAL DIAGNOSIS Year 1. Funded by the Sir Halley Stewart Trust, Adfam researched families' experiences of dual diagnosis - and developing best practice in supporting those families.. Dual diagnosis is the term used to describe people with mental health problems, who also misuse drugs or alcohol. People affected by dual diagnosis often fall through the cracks of public services, and so do their families. TITLE PAGE FAMILIES IN LOCKDOWN In April 2020, 241 people coping with a friend or family member’s alcohol, drug or gambling problem responded to an online survey byAdfam
PROBLEM GAMBLING
Adfam is receiving funding from GambleAware to improve support for families affected by problem gambling. To achieve this we are working directly with GamCare, the leading national provider of support for people affected by problem gambling.. We are developing a training package specifically tailed for professionals on how best to support families with a loved one with a gambling problem.CHAT TO OTHERS
Boyfriend addicted to cocaine and alcohol. by luxurioussnake. My boyfriend is a coke addict and alcoholic. He is ambivalent about change - sometimes he wants to cut down because he sees the way it's devastated his life, other times he doesn't have a priority beyondpicking up a bag.
KINSHIP CARE IN PETERBOROUGH Kinship carers are family members, most commonly grandparents, but also aunts, uncles, siblings and others, who take on the care of a child because the parents are unable to. We provide: One-to-one practical and emotional support to those caring for a family member's child. Introduction to the Peterborough Kinship Support Group. SETTING UP A FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP What sort of group? There are two main types of group: self-help groupled by members of the group themselves support groupled by a facilitator who is not a member of the group Note: These definitions of ‘self-help group’ and ‘support group’ are for the purposesof this guide only.
HOME | ADFAMFINDING SUPPORTCOVID-19: TOP TIPSLOCKDOWNSTORIESUSEFUL RESOURCESFAMILY ACTIVITY PACKS Home | Adfam. #Forgotten5Million - Donate today to our appeal. Drug & 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.RESOURCES | ADFAM
The Social Return on Investment of Family Support Services. The first economic assessment of a family support service, showing that it provides £4.70 of savings to the state for every £1 of investment. It also shows that Adfam provides a Social Return on Investment (SROI)of
CONTACT | ADFAM
Get in touch. By telephone 020 3817 9410 (please note we do not operate a helpline - see help for families for further information) By email admin@adfam.org.uk. On Twitter. On Facebook. On LinkedIn. ONLINE VIDEO SUPPORT SESSIONS Online video support sessions. Peter Cartwright, in collaboration with Adfam, has produced a series of online support video sessions for families affected by a loved one's substance use. If you are the family member or friend of someone with a substance use problem, these videos are for you. Each video is around 15 minutes in length, andacross
FAMILY EXPERIENCE OF DUAL DIAGNOSIS Year 1. Funded by the Sir Halley Stewart Trust, Adfam researched families' experiences of dual diagnosis - and developing best practice in supporting those families.. Dual diagnosis is the term used to describe people with mental health problems, who also misuse drugs or alcohol. People affected by dual diagnosis often fall through the cracks of public services, and so do their families. TITLE PAGE FAMILIES IN LOCKDOWN In April 2020, 241 people coping with a friend or family member’s alcohol, drug or gambling problem responded to an online survey byAdfam
PROBLEM GAMBLING
Adfam is receiving funding from GambleAware to improve support for families affected by problem gambling. To achieve this we are working directly with GamCare, the leading national provider of support for people affected by problem gambling.. We are developing a training package specifically tailed for professionals on how best to support families with a loved one with a gambling problem.CHAT TO OTHERS
Boyfriend addicted to cocaine and alcohol. by luxurioussnake. My boyfriend is a coke addict and alcoholic. He is ambivalent about change - sometimes he wants to cut down because he sees the way it's devastated his life, other times he doesn't have a priority beyondpicking up a bag.
KINSHIP CARE IN PETERBOROUGH Kinship carers are family members, most commonly grandparents, but also aunts, uncles, siblings and others, who take on the care of a child because the parents are unable to. We provide: One-to-one practical and emotional support to those caring for a family member's child. Introduction to the Peterborough Kinship Support Group. SETTING UP A FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP What sort of group? There are two main types of group: self-help groupled by members of the group themselves support groupled by a facilitator who is not a member of the group Note: These definitions of ‘self-help group’ and ‘support group’ are for the purposesof this guide only.
ABOUT US | ADFAM
About us. Adfam is the only national charity tackling the effects of alcohol, drug use or gambling on family members and friends. We improve life for thousands of people. Our mission is to do this by: empowering families and friends to get the support they need. building the confidence, capacity and capability of frontline practitioners toHELP FOR FAMILIES
All of the services listed provide help for families. Some are standalone community groups set up by parents, others are treatment services which support families and others are groups running in carers or other community centres. What the services can provide for you may vary but will typically be a mix of one-to-one and groupsupport and will
ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS It is important that families affected by someone else’s drug, alcohol or gambling problem receive the support they need and deserve. Whilst our family support map lists services that support families in different areas of the country, during COVID-19 many groups and services are not currently able to meet face-to-face.. Some organisations are now offering virtual support to families insteadGUIDES AND LEAFLETS
A guide developed to help people set up and run a family support group. Helpful for both new and established services, it tackles issues such as confidentiality, setting objectives and problem solving. The guide was produced in consultation with parents, partners, drug agency staff, social workers, GPs and local communitygroups.
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Salary range: £22,000-24,500pa (pro rata 3 days/week) This project will be based in York. Please complete and return all the relevant forms by 12.00pm Wednesday February 17, 2021 to: admin@adfam.org.uk. Interviews will take place on Monday February 22, 2021 via zoom. UNDERSTANDING ADDICTION Understanding addiction. Supporting a substance user is not easy - getting up to speed on key issues like the cycle of change may help. In order to provide support for a drug/alcohol user, it helps to understand their behaviour and the motivations behind it. A popular model for explaining the stages a user goes through is the Cycle ofChange.
SETTING AND KEEPING BOUNDARIES • Saying that the agreed boundary has been broken • Saying clearly how you fee l • Giving an action-response-outcome statement, e.g. ‘when you break our agreement not to use drugs in our home, I feel very angry with your behaviour. I therefore ask again that you honourwhat we agreed.’
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Husband is alcoholic/cocaine user. by Gaxi. He has been drinking for 3 years now. Just recently disclosed his cocaine use! I had suspicionfor years now.
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Start your own peer support group. Remote Support. Online videosupport sessions
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Partners an alcoholic by Londonmiss. I have known my partner for a few years before we got together, it’s always been known he “likes a beer”. We have been together now for just over a year and I didn’t really think I can take much more of his drinking. HOME | ADFAMFINDING SUPPORTCOVID-19: TOP TIPSLOCKDOWNSTORIESUSEFUL RESOURCESFAMILY ACTIVITY PACKS Home | Adfam. #Forgotten5Million - Donate today to our appeal. Drug & 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.ABOUT US | ADFAM
About us. Adfam is the only national charity tackling the effects of alcohol, drug use or gambling on family members and friends. We improve life for thousands of people. Our mission is to do this by: empowering families and friends to get the support they need. building the confidence, capacity and capability of frontline practitioners toHELP FOR FAMILIES
All of the services listed provide help for families. Some are standalone community groups set up by parents, others are treatment services which support families and others are groups running in carers or other community centres. What the services can provide for you may vary but will typically be a mix of one-to-one and groupsupport and will
RESOURCES | ADFAM
The Social Return on Investment of Family Support Services. The first economic assessment of a family support service, showing that it provides £4.70 of savings to the state for every £1 of investment. It also shows that Adfam provides a Social Return on Investment (SROI)of
ONLINE VIDEO SUPPORT SESSIONS Online video support sessions. Peter Cartwright, in collaboration with Adfam, has produced a series of online support video sessions for families affected by a loved one's substance use. If you are the family member or friend of someone with a substance use problem, these videos are for you. Each video is around 15 minutes in length, andacross
TITLE PAGE FAMILIES IN LOCKDOWN In April 2020, 241 people coping with a friend or family member’s alcohol, drug or gambling problem responded to an online survey byAdfam
UNDERSTANDING ADDICTION #FORGOTTEN5MILLION CAMPAIGN DONATE. to our appeal to help families. Civil society organisations, add your logo to support our campaign here. Download and share this tile of support for Instagram or Facebook and tag @AdfamUK. Commissioners and local policy makers, find out why and how to commission family support here.CHAT TO OTHERS
Posts should related to experiences of someone else’s substance use. Posts solely relating to personal experience of addiction will be removed. If you are looking for support regarding your own substance use, please call any of the following helplines: Alcohol: Drinkline:0300 123
KINSHIP CARE IN PETERBOROUGH Kinship carers are family members, most commonly grandparents, but also aunts, uncles, siblings and others, who take on the care of a child because the parents are unable to. We provide: One-to-one practical and emotional support to those caring for a family member's child. Introduction to the Peterborough Kinship Support Group. HOME | ADFAMFINDING SUPPORTCOVID-19: TOP TIPSLOCKDOWNSTORIESUSEFUL RESOURCESFAMILY ACTIVITY PACKS Home | Adfam. #Forgotten5Million - Donate today to our appeal. Drug & 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.ABOUT US | ADFAM
About us. Adfam is the only national charity tackling the effects of alcohol, drug use or gambling on family members and friends. We improve life for thousands of people. Our mission is to do this by: empowering families and friends to get the support they need. building the confidence, capacity and capability of frontline practitioners toHELP FOR FAMILIES
All of the services listed provide help for families. Some are standalone community groups set up by parents, others are treatment services which support families and others are groups running in carers or other community centres. What the services can provide for you may vary but will typically be a mix of one-to-one and groupsupport and will
RESOURCES | ADFAM
The Social Return on Investment of Family Support Services. The first economic assessment of a family support service, showing that it provides £4.70 of savings to the state for every £1 of investment. It also shows that Adfam provides a Social Return on Investment (SROI)of
ONLINE VIDEO SUPPORT SESSIONS Online video support sessions. Peter Cartwright, in collaboration with Adfam, has produced a series of online support video sessions for families affected by a loved one's substance use. If you are the family member or friend of someone with a substance use problem, these videos are for you. Each video is around 15 minutes in length, andacross
TITLE PAGE FAMILIES IN LOCKDOWN In April 2020, 241 people coping with a friend or family member’s alcohol, drug or gambling problem responded to an online survey byAdfam
UNDERSTANDING ADDICTION #FORGOTTEN5MILLION CAMPAIGN DONATE. to our appeal to help families. Civil society organisations, add your logo to support our campaign here. Download and share this tile of support for Instagram or Facebook and tag @AdfamUK. Commissioners and local policy makers, find out why and how to commission family support here.CHAT TO OTHERS
Posts should related to experiences of someone else’s substance use. Posts solely relating to personal experience of addiction will be removed. If you are looking for support regarding your own substance use, please call any of the following helplines: Alcohol: Drinkline:0300 123
KINSHIP CARE IN PETERBOROUGH Kinship carers are family members, most commonly grandparents, but also aunts, uncles, siblings and others, who take on the care of a child because the parents are unable to. We provide: One-to-one practical and emotional support to those caring for a family member's child. Introduction to the Peterborough Kinship Support Group.CONTACT | ADFAM
Get in touch. By telephone 020 3817 9410 (please note we do not operate a helpline - see help for families for further information) By email admin@adfam.org.uk. On Twitter. On Facebook. On LinkedIn.GUIDES AND LEAFLETS
A guide developed to help people set up and run a family support group. Helpful for both new and established services, it tackles issues such as confidentiality, setting objectives and problem solving. The guide was produced in consultation with parents, partners, drug agency staff, social workers, GPs and local communitygroups.
OUR TEAM | ADFAM
Community Development. Kate Sale, Family Service Development Coordinator (Essex & Suffolk) Emily Miller, Family Support Coordinator (Haringey) Mary Carter, Family Support Lead (East Sussex) Katie Jackson, Family Support Coordinator (East Sussex) USEFUL ORGANISATIONS Dan 24/7. Free and confidential telephone helpline for anyone in Wales wanting further information or help relating to drugs or alcohol, including families and carers. Phone 0808 808 2234 anytime day or night and they will give you help and advice. TITLE PAGE FAMILIES IN LOCKDOWN In April 2020, 241 people coping with a friend or family member’s alcohol, drug or gambling problem responded to an online survey byAdfam
SEARCH FOR LOCAL SUPPORT Search for local support. Please search the 225+ support services listed below by town, city, county or postcode. If there is nothing convenient listed try Families Anonymous (drugs) Al Anon (alcohol) or SMART Recovery's online support group for friends and family. You canCHAT TO OTHERS
Talk about your experiences with others. My boyfriend is addicted to cocaine, how do I help him? by Shan1234. My fiance went through covid 19 and had to stay in for 2 weeks , so he got depressed at home and relapsed on cocaine , he was clean since before we methe used to speak of drugs as something he would never get to , something that now disgusts himHe was abroad preparing our SETTING UP A FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP What sort of group? There are two main types of group: self-help groupled by members of the group themselves support groupled by a facilitator who is not a member of the group Note: These definitions of ‘self-help group’ and ‘support group’ are for the purposesof this guide only.
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Talk about your experiences with others. Hello, I don’t really even know what to write tbh, I’ve recently found out that my partner is heavily addicted to cocaine and I’m frightened to death and have no clue what to do or how to deal with it 🥺🥺CHAT TO OTHERS
Hi, I spend many days along with my 17month old daughter whilst my partner lays in bed after doing cocaine all night. I dread when he does get up because he calls me from a pig to a dog that much so it’s left mental scars. HOME | ADFAMFINDING SUPPORTCOVID-19: TOP TIPSLOCKDOWNSTORIESUSEFUL RESOURCESFAMILY ACTIVITY PACKS Home | Adfam. #Forgotten5Million - Donate today to our appeal. Drug & 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.ABOUT US | ADFAM
About us. Adfam is the only national charity tackling the effects of alcohol, drug use or gambling on family members and friends. We improve life for thousands of people. Our mission is to do this by: empowering families and friends to get the support they need. building the confidence, capacity and capability of frontline practitioners toHELP FOR FAMILIES
All of the services listed provide help for families. Some are standalone community groups set up by parents, others are treatment services which support families and others are groups running in carers or other community centres. What the services can provide for you may vary but will typically be a mix of one-to-one and groupsupport and will
RESOURCES | ADFAM
The Social Return on Investment of Family Support Services. The first economic assessment of a family support service, showing that it provides £4.70 of savings to the state for every £1 of investment. It also shows that Adfam provides a Social Return on Investment (SROI)of
ONLINE VIDEO SUPPORT SESSIONS Online video support sessions. Peter Cartwright, in collaboration with Adfam, has produced a series of online support video sessions for families affected by a loved one's substance use. If you are the family member or friend of someone with a substance use problem, these videos are for you. Each video is around 15 minutes in length, andacross
TITLE PAGE FAMILIES IN LOCKDOWN In April 2020, 241 people coping with a friend or family member’s alcohol, drug or gambling problem responded to an online survey byAdfam
UNDERSTANDING ADDICTION #FORGOTTEN5MILLION CAMPAIGN DONATE. to our appeal to help families. Civil society organisations, add your logo to support our campaign here. Download and share this tile of support for Instagram or Facebook and tag @AdfamUK. Commissioners and local policy makers, find out why and how to commission family support here.CHAT TO OTHERS
Posts should related to experiences of someone else’s substance use. Posts solely relating to personal experience of addiction will be removed. If you are looking for support regarding your own substance use, please call any of the following helplines: Alcohol: Drinkline:0300 123
KINSHIP CARE IN PETERBOROUGH Kinship carers are family members, most commonly grandparents, but also aunts, uncles, siblings and others, who take on the care of a child because the parents are unable to. We provide: One-to-one practical and emotional support to those caring for a family member's child. Introduction to the Peterborough Kinship Support Group. HOME | ADFAMFINDING SUPPORTCOVID-19: TOP TIPSLOCKDOWNSTORIESUSEFUL RESOURCESFAMILY ACTIVITY PACKS Home | Adfam. #Forgotten5Million - Donate today to our appeal. Drug & 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.ABOUT US | ADFAM
About us. Adfam is the only national charity tackling the effects of alcohol, drug use or gambling on family members and friends. We improve life for thousands of people. Our mission is to do this by: empowering families and friends to get the support they need. building the confidence, capacity and capability of frontline practitioners toHELP FOR FAMILIES
All of the services listed provide help for families. Some are standalone community groups set up by parents, others are treatment services which support families and others are groups running in carers or other community centres. What the services can provide for you may vary but will typically be a mix of one-to-one and groupsupport and will
RESOURCES | ADFAM
The Social Return on Investment of Family Support Services. The first economic assessment of a family support service, showing that it provides £4.70 of savings to the state for every £1 of investment. It also shows that Adfam provides a Social Return on Investment (SROI)of
ONLINE VIDEO SUPPORT SESSIONS Online video support sessions. Peter Cartwright, in collaboration with Adfam, has produced a series of online support video sessions for families affected by a loved one's substance use. If you are the family member or friend of someone with a substance use problem, these videos are for you. Each video is around 15 minutes in length, andacross
TITLE PAGE FAMILIES IN LOCKDOWN In April 2020, 241 people coping with a friend or family member’s alcohol, drug or gambling problem responded to an online survey byAdfam
UNDERSTANDING ADDICTION #FORGOTTEN5MILLION CAMPAIGN DONATE. to our appeal to help families. Civil society organisations, add your logo to support our campaign here. Download and share this tile of support for Instagram or Facebook and tag @AdfamUK. Commissioners and local policy makers, find out why and how to commission family support here.CHAT TO OTHERS
Posts should related to experiences of someone else’s substance use. Posts solely relating to personal experience of addiction will be removed. If you are looking for support regarding your own substance use, please call any of the following helplines: Alcohol: Drinkline:0300 123
KINSHIP CARE IN PETERBOROUGH Kinship carers are family members, most commonly grandparents, but also aunts, uncles, siblings and others, who take on the care of a child because the parents are unable to. We provide: One-to-one practical and emotional support to those caring for a family member's child. Introduction to the Peterborough Kinship Support Group.CONTACT | ADFAM
Get in touch. By telephone 020 3817 9410 (please note we do not operate a helpline - see help for families for further information) By email admin@adfam.org.uk. On Twitter. On Facebook. On LinkedIn.GUIDES AND LEAFLETS
A guide developed to help people set up and run a family support group. Helpful for both new and established services, it tackles issues such as confidentiality, setting objectives and problem solving. The guide was produced in consultation with parents, partners, drug agency staff, social workers, GPs and local communitygroups.
OUR TEAM | ADFAM
Community Development. Kate Sale, Family Service Development Coordinator (Essex & Suffolk) Emily Miller, Family Support Coordinator (Haringey) Mary Carter, Family Support Lead (East Sussex) Katie Jackson, Family Support Coordinator (East Sussex) USEFUL ORGANISATIONS Dan 24/7. Free and confidential telephone helpline for anyone in Wales wanting further information or help relating to drugs or alcohol, including families and carers. Phone 0808 808 2234 anytime day or night and they will give you help and advice. TITLE PAGE FAMILIES IN LOCKDOWN In April 2020, 241 people coping with a friend or family member’s alcohol, drug or gambling problem responded to an online survey byAdfam
SEARCH FOR LOCAL SUPPORT Search for local support. Please search the 225+ support services listed below by town, city, county or postcode. If there is nothing convenient listed try Families Anonymous (drugs) Al Anon (alcohol) or SMART Recovery's online support group for friends and family. You canCHAT TO OTHERS
Talk about your experiences with others. My boyfriend is addicted to cocaine, how do I help him? by Shan1234. My fiance went through covid 19 and had to stay in for 2 weeks , so he got depressed at home and relapsed on cocaine , he was clean since before we methe used to speak of drugs as something he would never get to , something that now disgusts himHe was abroad preparing our SETTING UP A FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP What sort of group? There are two main types of group: self-help groupled by members of the group themselves support groupled by a facilitator who is not a member of the group Note: These definitions of ‘self-help group’ and ‘support group’ are for the purposesof this guide only.
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Talk about your experiences with others. Hello, I don’t really even know what to write tbh, I’ve recently found out that my partner is heavily addicted to cocaine and I’m frightened to death and have no clue what to do or how to deal with it 🥺🥺CHAT TO OTHERS
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AMANDA AND BRYONY
“Nobody could possibly know about my husband’s drinking. I couldn’t even talk to my family.” Amanda’s ex-husband, and the father of her daughter Bryony, was analcoholic.
It wasn’t until Amanda got a job in a treatment centre that she came to realise her husband was in fact dependent on alcohol. When she confronted him, he insisted his drinking was “not a problem”. Initially, she wasn’t upset or angry – _“it was a fact of life. It just was”_ – but his drinking continued to escalate: _“we couldn’t go anywhere together because he would be drunk, and I couldn’t go anywhere alone because he would accuse me of having affairs. My social life disappeared.”_ Amanda isolated herself (_“no one could possibly know. I had to keep everything going”_) and her job made it even more difficult to speak about the problem. Amanda and her husband separated when Bryony was four years old: _“I gave him an ultimatum one day. He chose the drink and left.”_ After the split, Bryony continued to visit her father regularly, but as she got older, and when her father’s relationship with his new partner broke down, Bryony was _“left to fill a sort of carer role. She was angry with him – not for being an alcoholic, but for being left in that role.”_ One day Amanda took Bryony to see her father, and _“something just didn’t feel right. I was scared of what she’d wake up to.”_ At the end of her tether, Amanda told him that unless he got help, Bryony could no longer stay with him. She also _“stuck sticky notes with numbers for different services all over his house,”_ and eventually he sought the support he needed. Amanda feels _“the hardest thing was that alcohol was the most important thing in his life. Bryony, too, told him that throughout her childhood, he chose alcohol over her, and that’s the worst part.”_ Amanda and Bryony have been sporadically going to Al-Anon meetings for the past six years, which _“made me realise my behaviours and taught me to be self-aware”_. Whilst her ex-husband stopped drinking five years ago, Amanda still attends meetings when she is feeling down. Bryony, whilst having a good and open relationship with her father, is still _“dealing with being an adult child of an alcoholic, and all the things that go with it – the lack of confidence and insecurities,”_ and is looking for a support group suited to her. Only once Amanda had started attending Al-Anon meetings did she become aware of how truly isolated she’d been, and is keen to highlight the very real effects of stigma: _“it means people can’t talk about it. It’s so humiliating – I was deeply humiliated. It was just too awful. I couldn’t even talk to my family. I couldn’t possibly allow anyone to see. It’s that thing, you know – ‘not in ourfamily’.”_
Amanda says that support is _“about being open and making it less scary,”_ and urges people in similar situations to _“talk about it! Share. There are loads of people living with substance use, everywhere, and from all social backgrounds. We need to rid these issues of stigma.”_ Drug & 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 thishappening.
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I’ve been with my husband for 23 years and he’s always liked to dabble with drugs but nothing too bad and thought he was better since we had our first child. He did have a drugs addiction before I met him but he was just a kid then, I don’t know if he had a bad upbringing because he never really talks about his childhood but I’d say, it’s only been last year, that I found out, he had been taking cocaine, for a year, he started off at his mates taking it, then while me and my child was in bed. He’s attitude was awful with me, going off on the least thing and blaming me for it, he lost interest in a lot of things and just wanted to sleep in afternoons and hated family days out or would want to start an argument, just before going. I then got pregnant with my second and found out then what he was doing, whilst finding bags of the stuff. He didn’t know what to say and said he glad I found out but then has been doing it on and off and denying it but I could tell by his attitude towards me. He’s always blowing his nose, most days but says he isn’t doing it, so are users noses like that, when not taking? He promised me, if he does it again, he will get help but still hasn’t. I’ve threatened him with all sorts but I can’t keep going on like this. He said he will get help, once he gets cravings, I don’t believe him but what do I do and what do they get up to while taking it on their own? It seems really sad tome.
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