Substance Misuse
Specialist support to help you cope with the impact of substance misuse
Caring for someone with a substance misuse problem has a unique set of challenges. Understanding the reasons behind addiction and the effects substances can have on someone’s emotions and behaviour can help you cope with your caring role.
It is easy to feel isolated, alone and helpless, especially if the person misusing substances is a close family member or friend.
We Are With You have a local service to support you and the person you are caring for. Call them on 08081 430640 or find our more on their website
Find support for families and Carers at Adfam
Find a local Alcoholics Anonymous meeting
Find a local Narcotics Anonymous meeting
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, and across the 14 sessions, Peter will take you through a range of different themes and topics, providing valuable information and guidance on how to cope with your loved one’s substance use.
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