The Addiction and the Family International Network (AFINet) brings together researchers, policy-makers and practitioners.
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12 Jun 2025
Thanks for following AFINet here on X. We’ve decided to stop updating this account. To stay connected with us and our work on families and addiction, please visit our website: afinetwork.info/
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20 Nov 2024
🚨 Call for Abstracts: AFINet 2025 🚨
Share your insights on addiction & family well-being at our 6th Annual Conference, May 21-23, 2025, Université Laval, Quebec City.
📅 Abstracts open: Nov 19, 2024
📅 Deadline: Jan 19, 2025
🔗 Submit now: oraprdnt.uqtr.uquebec.ca/por…
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31 Oct 2024
Join us in Quebec City for the 6th Annual AFINet Conference!
Save the date for an inspiring gathering at the Addiction and the Family International Network Conference, happening from May 21-23, 2025, at Université Laval in beautiful Quebec City, Canada!
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31 Oct 2024
Stay tuned for registration details and the call for abstracts, coming soon!
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, share knowledge, and shape the future of addiction research and practice. We can’t wait to see you there!
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5 Sep 2024
Venha se inscrever para a 5ª Conferência Anual da AFINet Online até 13/09.
Uma grande conferência sobre questões relacionadas a adição (prevenção, manejo, polÃticas, experiências locais) com a AFINet, se junte a nós e compartilhe experiências com pessoas de todo o mundo.
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Inscrições: redcap.bumc.bu.edu/surveys/?…
Cronograma completo: afinetwork.info/docs/confere…
Conheça a AFINet:
A AFINet foi formalmente iniciada em 2014 pelo Alcohol Drugs and the Family Group que foi criado no Reino Unido no inÃcio dos anos 80.
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5 Sep 2024
Esse grupo contribuiu para uma série de colaborações internacionais bem-sucedidas em todo o mundo, e em 2014 eles receberam uma bolsa da Society for the Study of Addiction para ajudá-los a criar a AFINet.
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29 Jul 2024
Join us online on 19-20 September 2024 for 5th AFINet Conference! This year, we are thrilled to have Peter Shilton CBE and Steph Shilton as our keynote speakers.
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29 Jul 2024
Together, Peter and Steph have championed legislative changes and have contributed extensively to reducing gambling harms, making significant strides in awareness and support mechanisms for young people.
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29 Jul 2024
Don’t miss out on the chance to gain insights from the Shiltons’ remarkable journey!
View full programme: afinetwork.info/docs/confere…
Register: redcap.bumc.bu.edu/surveys/?…
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29 Jul 2024
Steph Shilton contributes her vast 27-year experience in the NHS and her expertise as a therapist to combat gambling addiction. Working with a leading charity, she has been pivotal in developing support services for those affected by gambling issues.
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3 Jul 2024
Join us for the next AFINet Webinar on the Invitation to Change Approach!
In the UK alone, five million family members are significantly impacted by their loved ones' use of alcohol and other drugs. Often, services focus solely on the individual struggling with substances.
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3 Jul 2024
ITC shifts the focus, empowering both professionals and family members to support themselves and their loved ones.
📅Wednesday, 17th July 2024
🕒14:00 UK | 16:00 Finland | 09:00 Quebec Speakers: Dave and Tina James, founders of alternat-i-ves.org
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3 Jul 2024
As a member of The Alcohol and Families Alliance, AFINet is calling on the next UK Government to implement a new alcohol strategy. This must recognise the need for greater support and services for children and families.
Read our top four priorities here 👉 adfam.org.uk/wp-content/uplo…
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2 Jul 2024
#Stigma can significantly affect those struggling with drinking and their families.
As a member organization of the Alcohol and Families Alliance, we at AFINet call on the next UK Government to improve public awareness and understanding of alcohol use.
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2 Jul 2024
Read the Alcohol and Families Alliance’s top four priorities for families 👉adfam.org.uk/wp-content/uplo…
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2 Jul 2024
Stigma can significantly affect those struggling with drinking and their families. We call on the next UK Government to improve public awareness and understanding of alcohol use.
Read the Alcohol and Families Alliance’s top four priorities for families 👉 adfam.org.uk/wp-content/uplo…
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30 Jun 2024
As @AdfamUK members, we call on the next UK Government to invest in targeted family support services to offer greater support to children and families affected by alcohol harm.
Read our four priorities for children and families here 👉 adfam.org.uk/wp-content/uplo…
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