This booklet is aimed at children and young people aged 10–14. It is intended for use with children and young people whose parent or carer is in treatment and is based on messages from other children and young people who are affected by an adult’s…
Category: Alcohol
You are not on your own: A booklet to help children and adults talk about a parent’s drinking
The booklet is aimed at children aged 8–12, but can be adapted to suit the child you are working with. It is designed to help you have a conversation with a child where there is an adult in their life drinking too much. You might be using…
When a parent drinks too much alcohol – what kids want to know (Guide)
This brochure will help prepare parents or social workers to take the first step in discussing alcohol problems with their child/children they work with. It guides how to answer the following questions: Why does my mom or dad drink so much? What does it feel like…
Comic Relief Alcohol Hidden Harm- Working with children and parents affected by alcohol problems (Resource Guide for Professionals)
This resource guide, which includes worksheets and plans, is for social workers and other practitioners working with children and parents affected by alcohol problems. Is an impressive selection of the thoughtful, high quality and creative work done by compassionate and committed practitioners dedicated to improving…
The Cycle of Change
A social worker can use this handout to help their service user understand the cycle of change, assess which stage they are in and help them plan how to facilitate progress.
The Alcohol Scale
The primary concern of this questionnaire is not the amount of alcohol consumed, but how it impacts on the individual and, more particularly, on their role as a parent. This questionnaire has been found to be effective in detecting individuals with alcohol disorders and those…
Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol (CIWA)
Used to assess the severity of alcohol withdrawal syndrome, the Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol (CIWA), is a ten item scale questionnaire.
Drugs: Shatter the Myths brochure for adolescents
Easy to read brochure with many pictures introducing some of the common myths about drugs.
You and Substance Use Workbook – Stuff to think about… and Ways to Make Changes
This is a workbook with activities to help a service user think about their own substance use. The worksheets include information and activities about identifying risks and harm of substance misuse, increasing motivation to change and providing various tips and tools for coping strategies.
Severity of Alcohol Dependence Questionnaire (SADQ)
Used where alcohol dependence has been identified, the SADQ is a short, self-administered, 20-item questionnaire designed by the World Health Organisation to measure severity of dependence on alcohol.
Drugs & Alcohol Workbook
Excellent workbook enabling practitioners to assist their service user to understand their addiction cycle, introduce tools which can be used during their recovery and teach them various coping strategies for life.
AUDIT: Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test & Guidelines
Used to identify whether there is a problem with alcohol dependency, the AUDIT is a simple questionnaire method developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) assessing alcohol consumption, drinking behaviours, and alcohol-related problems.
Alcohol Use Questionnaire
The Alcohol Use Questionnaire recommended by the Department of Health has been found to be effective in detecting adults with alcohol disorders and those with hazardous drinking.
CRAFFT Screening Questionnaire for Adolescents
The CRAFFT Screening Test is a short clinical assessment tool designed to screen for substance-related risks and problems in adolescents. CRAFFT stands for the key words of the 6 items in the second section of the assessment – CRAFFT = Car, Relax, Alone, Forget, Friends,…