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Institute of Alcohol Studies@ias.org.uk · 8mo ago

Fascinating 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...

Now you see it, now you don’t - Institute of Alcohol Studies

Now 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...

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📢 New report Alcohol marketing restrictions were meant to be in England’s 10 Year Health Plan. Then they disappeared. Our new report uses FOIs to show how alcohol industry lobbying targeted ministers and pressured government departments to kill the policy. www.ias.org.uk/report/now-y...

Adfam 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...

We 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...

Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 9mo ago

👩‍💻 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/

Christmas 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...

The 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...

Clinical guidelines for alcohol treatment

UK clinical guidelines recommending interventions for people with harmful patterns of drinking and alcohol dependence, supporting and promoting good practice.

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Last 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...

Institute of Alcohol Studies@ias.org.uk · 10mo ago

The 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...

A Healthier Future: A long-term vision to tackle alcohol harm in the UK - Institute of Alcohol Studies

Alcohol 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 ...

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📢 New report out now: A Healthier Future: a long-term vision to tackle alcohol harm in the UK. Developed by leading experts, it sets out a blueprint for halving risky drinking, reducing alcohol deaths, and expanding access to treatment. Read now: www.ias.org.uk/report/a-hea...

Adfam @adfam.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Join 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...

Adfam 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...

The Women's Treatment Working Group launches its Womanifesto - Collective Voice

Through 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...

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Collective Voice@collective-voice.bsky.social · 12mo ago

The Collective Voice Women's Treatment Working Group has today launched its Womanifesto. This sets out three sets of recommendations, each with clearly stated next steps: 1. Women-only spaces & services 2. Motherhood & maternity 3. Co-designed women's pathway & partnerships

Having 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

Institute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · last yr.

@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...

The 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:

Collective Voice @collective-voice.bsky.social · last yr.

Adfam & @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...

@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...

Introducing: The New Collective Voice Affected Others Group! - Collective Voice

Adfam 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.

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The Anti-Stigma Network @anti-stigmanetwork.bsky.social · last yr.

CPD-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

Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs @scottishfamilies.bsky.social · last yr.

🕊 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

👩‍💻 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-...

🏛️ 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 responds to Government's Men's Health Strategy call for evidence - ADFAM

Adfam 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...

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📰 Adfam recently published two articles reflecting on support for families affected by substance use. Read our 🧵 and let us know your thoughts!

Sign 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-...

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Kinship'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 launches 2025 annual survey for kinship carers

Take part in Kinship's 2025 annual survey for kinship carers. Help us fight for the changes that kinship families need in England and Wales.

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This 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-...