Friends & family support · with Adfam

When someone else’s drinking affects you, support is here for you too

When someone you care about is drinking too much, it can touch every part of your life. You might be worried about their health, their safety or your relationship. You may feel anxious, exhausted, frustrated or unsure what to do next.

You don’t have to face it alone. Through our partnership with Adfam, family members and friends can get support in their own right.

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In partnership with Adfam, the national charity supporting families and friends affected by alcohol, drugs and gambling.

Support for you

Support for you, not just the person drinking

It’s natural to focus on helping the person you care about. But your feelings, your wellbeing and your needs matter too. Adfam offers a safe, confidential space to talk openly about what’s happening and explore what might help.

Adfam can help you to:

1

Talk it through

Share your concerns with someone who understands.

2

Better understand

Learn how alcohol use can affect family relationships.

3

Cope day to day

Find ways to manage the impact on your own life and wellbeing.

4

Build confidence

Build confidence to make decisions that are right for you.

5

Get practical help

Handle difficult situations and find other support when you need it.

You don’t need to have all the answers, and you don’t need to wait until things reach crisis point to ask for help.

Dr Chris Davis

You’re not alone

You don’t have to do this alone

Whether you’re a partner, parent, adult child, sibling or friend, you deserve support in your own right.

  • Partner
  • Parent
  • Adult child
  • Sibling
  • Friend

The person drinking doesn’t need to ask for help, agree to treatment or even recognise there’s a problem. You can get support for yourself, whatever their circumstances.

Families are part of recovery. They deserve support too.

3 in 4

people in recovery say family played a significant role in their recovery

1 in 4

say their families received specialist support in return

5 million+

people in England are affected by someone else’s drinking, drug use or gambling

Sources: Adfam, Above and Beyond report; Adfam estimate for England.

About Adfam

How Adfam can help

Adfam is a national charity supporting families and friends affected by alcohol, drugs and gambling.

Depending on what’s available in your area, Adfam may be able to offer one-to-one support, helping you talk through your situation, understand your options and work out what could make a difference.

Their support is about you and what you need. You don’t have to manage everything on your own.

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Dr Chris Davis

Take the first step

If someone else’s drinking is affecting your life, Adfam is here to help.

Find out more about Adfam

Visit Adfam’s website to learn more about Adfam at Home and the support available.

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Refer yourself for support

Contact Adfam directly to explore support for your situation.

Refer yourself

You’ve already taken a step by looking for help for someone you care about.

Taking a step for yourself matters too.

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