Category: Drugs
The Family Workbook – A Practical Guide for Families Living with Drug or Alcohol Problems
The Family Workbook is a gentle, supportive, and easy-to-use resource for families where a parent or carer is affected by drug or alcohol use. It is designed to help children…
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…
Coping with A Parent’s Problem Drug or Alcohol Use Booklet: For children aged 6 to 12
“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…
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…
Parents, Pints & Pills: Booklet for young people who live with someone with a drug or alcohol problem
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…
Parenting Positively – Helping teenagers to cope with A Parent’s Problem Drug or Alcohol Use
“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…
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…
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…
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…
Help me understand: A booklet to help children, young people and workers talk about an adult’s alcohol and drug treatment
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…
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…
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…
A participatory handbook for youth drug abuse prevention programmes: A guide for development and improvement
“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…
SCODA: Risk assessment of parental drug use and its impact on children Tool
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
You and Substance Use Workbook – Stuff to think about… and Ways to Make Changes
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…
A Toolkit for Families: A Resource for Families Supporting Children, Youth and Adults with a Mental or Substance Use Disorder
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…
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….
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…