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The role of specialist Addiction Nurses in alcohol treatment

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A new study from the University of Dundee and University of Stirling highlights the impact of placing specialist Addiction Nurses (ANs) within primary care teams to support individuals with serious alcohol problems in disadvantaged...

BUILDING SAFER COMMUNITIES: A GUIDE TO PREVENTION WORK.

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BUILDING SAFER COMMUNITIES: A GUIDE TO PREVENTION WORK. As a recovery ally and preventionist, I firmly believe in the power of research-backed strategies such as engaging young people in healthy activities, like sports, volunteering, or...
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Trauma in families affected by substance use

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This one day training will equip practitioners to work more effectively with families affected by substance use where there is trauma. Participants will learn the neuroscience of trauma and practical strategies to support families.

  • Date: Friday 13th June 2025, 9.30am - 3.30pm
  • Trainer: Rebekah Allon-Smith
  • Cost: £100

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Families and Ambiguous Loss: Hope, Resilience, Recovery

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This webinar examines how hope and resilience influence the complex grief experienced by family members impacted by their loved one’s substance use disorder and how demographic factors among family members may moderate these effects.

Training: Supporting children affected by substance use of a parent/sibling

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Join our two-day training course, which explores the effects of substance use in the family on children, and how to support them. It covers both direct support for children and young people, and how to support non-substance using parents or other adults to support children appropriately.

 

Adfam Forum: Research and Evidence on Parental Substance Use

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Adfam forum events are open to anyone with an interest in supporting families affected by substance use, and seek to shine a light on a range of key topics relating to families and substance use.

Join us at our latest event where we will be focusing on parental substance use and the impact on children