When parents take drugs: Booklet for young children, teens & parents

When parents take drugs: Booklet for young children, teens & parents

The “When Parents Take Drugs” booklet is a valuable resource designed to help children understand and cope with a parent or caregiver’s drug or alcohol use. This booklet provides guidance for professionals, such as social workers and youth workers, as they engage with young people…


Child Drugs Exploitation: Young People's Programme Guide

Child Drugs Exploitation: Young People’s Programme Guide

This “toolbox” is aimed at those working directly with young people identified as vulnerable to exploitation. It is presented as a selection of individual activities that can be completed in 1-1 sessions or as part of a group work programme. These activities have been developed…


Parent's Guide to Talking to Children About Alcohol and Drugs

Parent’s Guide to Talking to Children About Alcohol and Drugs

This guide is aimed at parents, guardians and others who care for children. It can help them to understand the risks related to alcohol and drug use in teenagers. It offers you practical advice on how to tackle issues that may arise. It also gives…


Living with a drug user: a booklet for the parents of drug users

Living with a drug user: a booklet for the parents of drug users

The ‘Living with a drug user’ is a comprehensive booklet from Adfam aimed at supporting parents/carers living with a child who is using drugs. It covers topics including: reasons for your child’s drug use; recognizing signs of use; talking with your child about drugs; setting…


The Flying Dream: Storybook about parental dual diagnosis

The Flying Dream: Storybook about parental dual diagnosis

This beautifully illustrated storybook assists children aged 8 – 12 with parental dual diagnosis (mental illness/substance abuse) and transition towards understanding and acceptance. The storybook portrays a boy named Casey coping while his mentally ill, drug-using mother is hospitalised. Casey and his little brother James…


The Blue Polar Bear: Storybook about parental dual diagnosis

The Blue Polar Bear: Storybook about parental dual diagnosis

This beautifully illustrated book is for children 5-7 years. Its aim is to help workers, carers and parents to introduce the issues of parental dual diagnosis (mental illness and substance misuse), explore concerns and encourage positive coping and help-seeking behaviours. The storybook features a young…


Get It Straight – The Facts About Drugs Facilitator & Student Guides

Get It Straight! is an informative, interactive 10-day programme designed to challenge the idea that drugs are harmless and teach the harmful health and societal effects of drug abuse. Facilitators of the programme can help younger teens make smart choices and avoid the consequences of…


Growing up drug free: A parent's guide to prevention

Growing up drug free: A parent’s guide to prevention

This resource, titled “Growing Up Drug Free: A Parent’s Guide to Prevention,” is a comprehensive guide designed to help parents navigate the challenges of raising children without the influence of drugs or alcohol. It provides practical information and guidance in plain and accessible language. Click…


The Cycle of Change Handout

The Cycle of Change Handout

The Cycle of Change is a handout that social workers can use to assist their service users in understanding the process of change. It helps individuals assess which stage of change they are currently in and enables them to plan strategies to facilitate progress. It…


Drugs: Shatter the Myths brochure for adolescents

Drugs: Shatter the Myths brochure for adolescents

The “Drugs: Shatter the Myths” brochure is a visually engaging and easy-to-read resource created for adolescents. With the use of pictures and illustrations, it aims to introduce and dispel common myths surrounding drugs. The brochure provides accurate information, empowering adolescents to make informed decisions and…


The Substances And Choices Scale – SACS

The Substances And Choices Scale – SACS

The Substances and Choices Scale (SACS) is a brief screening and outcome measurement instrument for assessing and monitoring the use and impact of alcohol and drugs in young people. It is designed to be used by health professionals working with young people that are engaged…


DAST: Drug Abuse Screening Test

DAST: Drug Abuse Screening Test

DAST: Drug Abuse Screening TestThe Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-10) is a concise screening tool used to assess drug use within the past 12 months. It consists of 10 items that can be administered by a pratitioner or completed by an individual themselves. Each question…


The Truth about Drugs booklet by Frank

The Truth about Drugs booklet by Frank

“The Truth about Drugs” booklet by Frank is a comprehensive resource that provides information on a wide range of legal and illegal drugs. This booklet offers essential insights into various substances, helping individuals understand their effects and potential risks. The purpose of the booklet is…


The Truth about Drugs booklet by Drug Free World

The Truth about Drugs” is a useful resource that aims to provide accurate and unbiased information about various drugs and their effects. This visually captivating booklet covers a range of commonly abused substances, offering essential facts about their descriptions, street names, and short-term as well…


Drugs & Alcohol Workbook

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. Click here to view/download CONTENTS: Introduction How to use this workbook Introduction to substance use…


Drug Abuse Screening Test for Adolescents (DAST-A)

Drug Abuse Screening Test for Adolescents (DAST-A)

The Drug Abuse Screening Test for Adolescents (DAST-A) is a valuable tool designed to assess drug use and associated problems in adolescents. This 28-item questionnaire provides a structured format for screening and evaluating substance abuse among young individuals. The DAST-A covers a range of questions…