family

Family as a risk and protective factor in the psychosocial development of children from families with addiction-related problems

Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster

22 October 2025

Aims of the study: The purpose of the research was to investigate subjective insight into the experiences of children in families with addiction problems, and to consider risk or protection factors that affect their psychosocial development...

2024 ISSUP Nigeria Annual Conference: Strengthening Family Support Systems

The 6th National Conference and Annual General Meeting of ISSUP Nigeria was held under the theme "Strengthening Family Support Systems for Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery."

This year’s meeting emphasized the critical role of families in addressing substance use disorders. Experts, practitioners, and stakeholders from across Nigeria gathered to discuss strategies for enhancing family involvement in prevention, effective treatment approaches, and sustained recovery for individuals struggling with substance use.

FERYA [Active and Networked Families] – A Program to Empower Family Organizations for Environmental Prevention and the Promotion of Preventive Rights

Scientific article

14 March 2024

Family involvement has proven to be a protective factor in childhood and adolescence, acting as a preventive barrier against risky behaviours, such as substance abuse and addiction, among minors and youth. Family- and community-based...

Children and parents affected by drug use: An overview of programmes and actions for comprehensive and non-stigmatising services and care

Report

After exploring the views of women and children, respectively, in Volumes II and III of this series, the fourth volume offers a perspective of how to develop more comprehensive, child-centred approaches in drug policies in general and in...

Children and families affected by parental drug use Volume II

Report

In 2022, the project on children whose parents use drugs continued with threefold research: i. qualitative research based on interviews with children whose parents use drugs and with women who use drugs; ii. collection and analysis of...

Working with families: Reading list

Reading List

Exploring the dynamics of substance use's ripple effect within families reveals a complex web of emotions, relationships, and challenges. These recommended readings explore the impact that substance use can have on family members. Through...

Healing Families, Helping Systems: A Trauma-Informed Practice Guide for Working with Children, Youth & Families

Guide

This guide is concerned with advancing understanding and action about trauma-informed approaches that support program and service delivery for/with children, youth, and families. A trauma-informed approach is a system-wide approach that is...

The effects of the cost of living crisis on families and friends of someone with a substance use problem

Book

The impact of addiction on family finances is multiple. It is therefore no surprise to find that the cost of living crisis is causing additional difficulty and strain to families affected by substance use, adding further complexity to the...

ISSUP POSTER FOR LISBON ADDICTIONS 2022: STUDY ON SUBSTANCE USE AND THE ROLE OF FAMILIES IN KAZAKHSTAN, PAKISTAN AND UKRAINE

Scientific article

1 December 2022

The fourth European Conference on Addictive Behaviours and Dependencies took place in Lisbon from 23–25 November 2022. Under the overarching theme of Global Addictions, LxAddictions22 showcased cutting-edge research to help characterise...

Engaging Dads in Programs to Support Families Affected by Substance Use Disorders

Video and audio recordings

21 September 2022

September 21, 2022, National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare This webinar features experts from CREOKS Health Services in Oklahoma and Hushabye Nursery in Arizona. Panelists and NCSACW staff highlight the importance of effective...