Information Sheets

Click on the links below to download any of our information sheets. These can also be printed. If you would like one posted out to your home please email helpline@sfad.org.uk.

Coping Skills - Managing Emotions

The first step in managing emotions is to learn to identify and tune into our feelings and the feelings of others.

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Coping Skills - Ways of Responding

Living with and/or caring for a loved one who uses alcohol and/or other drugs is stressful. The impact on everyone’s lives can vary, but generally family members can become anxious or depressed.

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Understanding Substance Use - How do People Change?

Stopping or reducing substance use can be a difficult process. As well as your loved one’s behaviour, there will be other areas in their life they may have to change.

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Sudden and Unexplained Deaths

A short information guide for family members who have lost someone who used alcohol and/or drugs.

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Little Book of CRAFT

CRAFT is an intervention-based programme designed to help families and concerned others to engage with their loved ones and support them into recovery. We've put this guide together with all the information you need to get started with CRAFT.

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Scottish Families Bereavement Support Service

Information about our Bereavement Support Service.

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Scottish Families One to One Support Services

Information about our Telehealth and Holding On Support Services.

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Bereavement Support Booklet

An information booklet about bereavement and supporting someone who is bereaved.

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