ADFAM NATIONAL

for families and friends of drug users

ADFAM National is the national charity for the families and friends of drug users, founded in 1986 by the mother of a son dependent on heroin who could not find any support for herself. From those small beginnings, Adfam has grown into a national organisation. The Adfam National Helpline offers confidential support and information about drugs and information about local support services nationwide. ADFAM National runs training events on a national, regional and local level, for parents, members of self-help groups and for people working with the families and friends of drug users: including drug workers and volunteers, health workers, probation officers, social workers, prison officers and other workers in related fields.

ADFAM National provides support and advice for those working with the families and friends of drug users. Workers in local projects and volunteers are enabled to develop an existing service or guide the planning of a new service. The Adfam Prisoners' Families Project provides direct help and information to the families of drug using prisoners.

ADFAM National produces the following publications.

• The Family Support Group Pack - information on setting up a group.
• Coping with a Nightmare - family feelings about long-term drug abuse.
• Living with a Drug User - a booklet for partners of users.
• Living with a Drug User - a booklet for parents of users.
• Prisoner, Drugs, and You - a booklet for the families of drug-using prisoners.

ADFAM National - for families and friends of drug users
Waterbridge House
32-36 Loman Street
London
SE1 0EE

020-7928 8900
020-7928 8923

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