Family intervention in the prevention of drug-related harm

DrugInfo newsletter, volume 2, number 1, August 2003

This issue examines support and interventions for families, particularly ways in which alcohol and other drug use can be prevented in high-risk families.

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Contents

Respite foster care: Support for parents with drug problems
Janet Elefsiniotis, Projects Worker, Share Care Inc.

Exploring the role of families in reducing drug-related harms
Guest editorial Cameron Duff, Coordinator of Research, Centre for Youth Drug Studies, Australian Drug Foundation

Family support in drug treatment
Janeen Lynch interviewed Sandra Hocking, Coordinator of the Clinic at Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre

EDAS family support program
Anka Crowley and Jim Ahon, Eastern Drug and Alcohol Service

Support for Australian–Greek young people and their families
Antonios Maglis, Australian Greek Welfare Society

Family Connexions A project to support families and agencies caring for young people with a dual diagnosis
Julian McNally, Coordinator, Family Connexions Project

Building family relationships
by staff of Parentline

Nobody’s Clients: Working with the children of parents with drug and alcohol-related problems
Samantha Ratnam, Stefan Gruenert and Menka Tsantefski, Nobody’s Clients Project, Odyssey Institute of Studies

Community Alcohol Action Network
Georgina Roberts, Project Officer, Community Alcohol Action Network, Australian Drug Foundation

Drugs and young people conference update
Geoff Munro, Director, Centre for Youth Drug Studies, Australian Drug Foundation

eCounselling: A professional, confidential, online counselling service assisting people with a range of problems
Susan Hunt, eCounselling (Qld)

Children with lesbian or gay parents and young people who are themselves same-sex attracted. Issues and protective factors for the children and their families
Vivien Ray

Prevention research summaries: Family intervention in the prevention of drug-related harm
Research summaries prepared by Associate Professor John W. Toumbourou, Centre for Adolescent Health, Melbourne

Buoyancy’s holistic approach to drug use
Deborah Homburg, CEO, The Buoyancy Foundation of Victoria