Caring for someone with an addiction
Supporting you
Addiction is most commonly associated with gambling, drugs, alcohol, and smoking, but it’s possible to be addicted to almost anything.
Family members and carers see their relatives endure side effects of drugs or fly into rages when under the influence of alcohol. Others may see their relatives lose weight rapidly, becoming unrecognizable. Some may not hear from a loved one for an extended period of time, or have to endure severe trauma.
Carers who support someone with an addiction are more likely to face strained relationships, financial hardships, poor academic performance, exposure to drugs, reckless behaviour within the home, parental grief, among other really stressful situations.
At Barnet Carers we often speak to people who are caring for someone with an addiction. Where we can, we work hard to make sure that they get the support they need. To do that we work with local partners.
We hope that you find this information useful. Please contact us if we can be of support.
Useful resources
Information Sheets
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Useful video
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Websites of interest
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Barnet resources
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National support organisations
Change Grow Live is a national health and social care charity. They can help you with challenges including drugs and alcohol, housing, justice, health, and wellbeing. The organization is able to help if you want to cut down or quit drinking and stop using alcohol. Change Grow Live also delivers support for family members and friends of people affected by addictions.
In Barnet, they help anyone in the borough who is experiencing issues with drugs and alcohol. The service will provide free access to recovery-focused drug and alcohol support. The treatment is designed to help you achieve your goals. Amongst other, they offer: Harm reduction advice, Access to substitute medication, Referrals to residential and community detoxes and residential rehab, and Counselling.
How we can help
Carers Needs Assessments
A Carers Needs Assessment can help you get the support you need. It takes less than an hour and can be done over the telephone. Book one today at a time that is convenient to you.
Events for Carers
We run lots of events for carers so come and get involved. From Yoga and Mindfulness to coffee mornings, there is something for everyone – and if there is something that you would like us to put on, just let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your wishes. Check out our events calendar.
Expert support
Our expert Adult Carer support staff have years of experience in helping carers get the help they need. Whether you are brand new to caring or have been doing it for some time, if you need a hand, contact them and arrange a call.
