For Family & Friends

How To Help Children Impacted by Parental Addiction

A guide to being a compassionate and supportive presence, from the Addiction Policy Forum.

Hansel Tookes III, MD, MPH, cofounder, Idea Exchange

Caring for People Who Use Drugs

In this video, people who use drugs, people in recovery, and harm reduction professionals impart advice to health professionals caring for people who use drugs.

Wasted: Exposing the Family Effect of Addiction

In this TEDx Talk, Sam Fowler shares her experiences suffering from what is sometimes called the family disease: the addiction of a loved one.

Sad child and two parents at dinner table

Warning Signs That Someone You Love Needs Treatment

Addiction does not form overnight, and loved ones are best positioned to gauge changes in behaviors, physical attributes and attitudes.

How To Explain Addiction and the Brain to Kids

This kid-friendly video from the Addiction Policy Forum explains what happens when someone is struggling with substance use disorder.

Navigating Addiction and Treatment guide cover

Navigating Addiction and Treatment: A Guide for Families

Addiction is complicated and emotional for the families of those needing treatment and in recovery. This Addiction Policy Forum resource can help you navigate it.