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Join us for the last plenary session today on the importance of the development of the workforce in substance use prevention and treatment #ISSUP2019 UNODC Prevention Treatment Rehabilitation Section US Dept of State INL

Becoming a kinship care is a life changing moment. Research by @GPlusInfo found that 9/10 kin carers lack the support they need. We're seeking an outstanding individual to lead our kin care support project in Peterborough. Find out more: adfam.org.uk/about-us/jobs-… #kinshipcareweek

Come along to our 2019 Conference "It's not that simple" and join the discussion into the multiple challenges facing families affected by substance use. 🏢 Bridewell Centre, London 🗓️ Wednesday 4th December 🎟️ bit.ly/2HDKx5u Come to our Carol Concert too & get 20% off!

🎄We are delighted that the wonderful Peter Curran will be joining us as a guest reader at our annual carol concert! 🎄Please join us on the 4th Dec for an evening of festive fun with St Bride's Choir 🎄Get your tickets here: bit.ly/30RtHaQ

Check out the new report launched today by Making Every Adult Matter (MEAM) to mark 10 years of working with multiple disadvantage ... we have had a great partnership with them over this time... meam.org.uk/wp-content/upl… #MEAMis10 #multipledisadvantage

Adfam CE Vivienne Evans is at the UK Drugs Summit in Glasgow today, chaired by Kit Malthouse MP. It's essential that families affected by substance use are supported in their own right. Our manifesto sets out 5 ways govt can improve support for families: adfam.org.uk/our-work/influ…

It's all about the money, money, money as Dame Carol Black presents her Review of Drugs report at the #ScottishDrugsSummit, with a £9.4bn market in E&W and the average person using drugs spending £19,000 per year (80% of UK median wage).

Jo Churchill promises a follow up to Dame Carol Black review focusing specifically on prevention, recovery and treatment, led by Department of Health and Social Care and stressed partnership working and holistic view. Very welcome.

Are you affected by a loved one's drug or alcohol use? Do you need a break? We own a caravan near Hastings which is available at a heavily subsidised rate for families affected by drugs or alcohol to have a respite break. Find out more: adfam.org.uk/our-work/suppo…

Today See Me release new research findings on mental health stigma and discrimination in Scotland, along with a new resource to help all of us challenge stigma and discrimination in our own communities: report.seemescotland.org #ItStartsWithYou Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs

Important stuff here if you are living with/affected by anyone with addiction issues. Do circulate if you can. (Am current patron of Adfam, not in anyway qualified to help btw - but they can and do!) adfam.org.uk/about-us/blog/…

Our CE, Vivienne Evans, is being interviewed in ISSUP 's Expert Days webinar on supporting families of substance users. Details to register and submit questions below...

Drug and alcohol use is unfortunately an issue affecting many families across the nation- if you are also affected by a loved one's drug or alcohol use, know that you are not alone. Visit our website for support, advice and details for helplines: adfam.org.uk

Next week we'll launch a new #COVID19 bulletin with news & guidance for drugs&alc services. Sign up here: eepurl.com/gYvvyH Please share widely! Cranstoun Changing Lives Change Grow Live Humankind Phoenix Futures @EDPDrugAlcohol Turning Point 💙 With You

BMJ's latest blog on Covid-19 and gambling highlights that we must take urgent action to avoid an increase in problem gambling and gambling related harms for families go.shr.lc/2Rcjq6j

Are you affected by the alcohol or drug use, or gambling, of a loved one during lockdown? Share your story creatively by writing a poem, letter, diary entry, or by drawing or painting a picture. Tag us, and we will share it in our gallery: adfam.org.uk/our-work/news-… #lockdownstories

If you can't get outside during #lockdown simply opening a window to let in some fresh air can really help you to get your #vitaminN ... more tips on our website: adfam.org.uk/adfam-top-tips

Justina Murray Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs Loving #TeamCEOSFAD 💪🙌🤗

If you are affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol use, or gambling, you might feel alone, or as if nobody understands what you are going through. Share your experiences and receive support from others in the same position on our online forum: bit.ly/2VvndNe #lockdown

“These figures support what Adfam is hearing from families during the lockdown. Family and household members are largely unrecognised victims of the harm alcohol can cause" Vivienne Evans , our CE comments