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…
“Coping with A Parent’s Problem Drug or Alcohol Use: For children aged 6 to 12” is a booklet which can be used by social workers and other practitioners to support children who are living with a parent’s harmful drug or alcohol use. This resource is…
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…
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…
Parents, Pints & Pills is a booklet created by young carers for young people living with a family member with a drug or alcohol problem. It provides valuable support and information. The booklet covers various topics such as substance misuse, reasons for starting drug or…
“Bouncing Back: A creative learning pack for drug & alcohol prevention work with families” is a valuable resource designed to assist families in addressing drug and alcohol prevention. This comprehensive pack contains a collection of creative learning activities suitable for small, diverse family groups in…
“Parenting Positively – Helping teenagers to cope with A Parent’s Problem Drug or Alcohol Use” is a comprehensive booklet designed to support parents and concerned adults in addressing the impact of drug or alcohol use on teenagers. This resource provides valuable insights into the challenges…
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…
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…
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…
The booklet aims to help children and young people understand and talk about parental alcohol and drug treatment. It validates children’s feelings, emphasising addiction is not their fault. Sections cover emotions, understanding substances and dependence, treatment processes like detox and rehab, the cycle of change,…
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…
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…
“A Participatory Handbook for Youth Drug Abuse Prevention Programmes: A Guide for Development and Improvement” is a valuable resource for both young people and adults aiming to establish or enhance drug prevention programs involving youth and the community. This handbook offers practical tools and guidance…
The CAFCASS SCODA Risk Assessment Checklist is a tool used by social workers to assess the potential risks and protective factors in cases involving parents or caregivers with drug issues. The checklist consists of several domains that are evaluated using a scoring system, and social…
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…
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) 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 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 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” 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…
The “You and Substance Use Workbook – Stuff to think about… and Ways to Make Changes” is a comprehensive resource that offers activities and guidance to help service users reflect on their substance use. The workbook contains informative worksheets that cover various aspects of substance…
This toolkit was designed to be used by families who have a family member with one (or more) of the following disorders: anxiety disorders, eating disorders, mood disorders (bipolar disorder and depression), schizophrenia, or substance use disorders (alcohol or other drug addiction). The aim of this resource…
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…
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…