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Many family members affected by addiction describe themselves as “coping.”

Families Out Loud is pleased to share our programme of face-to-face support group workshops for 2026.

Growing up in a family affected by drug or alcohol use can be an overwhelming experience for teenagers. Emotions can feel intense, confusing, and sometimes impossible to manage. At Families Out Loud, we understand that teens often carry the weight of what’s happening at home silently, struggling with feelings of guilt, fear, or responsibility for the actions of loved ones.

In Wiltshire, families quietly live with the everyday weight of someone else’s drug or alcohol dependency.

Living with a loved one’s addiction can be overwhelming. At Families Out Loud (FOL), we know that families are often left feeling isolated, helpless, and unsure where to turn.

Families Out Loud understands how overwhelming it can be to support someone dealing with drug or alcohol addiction. Trowbridge addiction support is available right here, close to home.

Easter is often seen as a time of renewal, family gatherings, and hope. But for families affected by addiction, it can bring a complex mix of emotions—grief, anxiety, frustration, and sometimes even guilt. If your loved one is struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, Easter might not look like the picture-perfect celebration you once imagined. Instead, it can be a painful reminder of what has been lost, or a time when difficult family dynamics come to the surface.

Hannah Perry sits down with the Families Out Loud marketing team to discuss her personal history with drug and alcohol addiction and recovery.

According to the American Cancer Society, substance abuse and addiction make up about 30% of all cancer deaths.

As the New Year unfolded, many people embraced Dry January and took time to reflect on their relationship with alcohol and prioritise health and wellbeing. For families affected by drug or alcohol addiction, January can be bittersweet.

When one person in the family is battling addiction, it affects everyone. Relationships can get strained, communication breaks down, and before you know it, the whole family dynamic is turned upside down.