Family Impact Assessment

For those affected by someone else's substance use. 5 minutes, completely confidential.

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Why this assessment?

Addiction is often called ‘the family disease’ — you don’t have to be using substances yourself to be deeply affected. If you’re worried about someone you care about, their addiction touches your life too.

This short assessment helps you understand how much their substance use is impacting you. Your experience matters, and you deserve support.

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Section AEmotional Impact

I worry about this person's health, safety, or wellbeing.
I feel like I'm walking on eggshells around them, never knowing what mood they'll be in.
I feel responsible for their behaviour or their recovery.
I feel angry, resentful, or guilty about the situation.
I feel grief or loss over who they used to be, or who I hoped they'd become.
I feel shame or embarrassment about their substance use.

Section BBehavioural Patterns

I cover up, lie, or make excuses for their behaviour to protect them or avoid conflict.
I check up on them (phone calls, social media, checking their belongings) to monitor their use.
I try to control their behaviour (hiding money, managing their schedule, controlling who they see).
I neglect my own needs, relationships, or responsibilities because of their substance use.
I financially enable them (paying bills, debts, legal fees, or giving them money).
I've changed my own behaviour or routines to accommodate their use.

Section CLife Impact

I have physical symptoms (poor sleep, headaches, tension, stomach problems) that I believe are linked to stress about this situation.
Their substance use is impacting my work, school, or other responsibilities.
I'm isolating myself from friends or family to hide the situation or avoid explaining what's happening.
Their substance use is affecting other family members or children (directly or indirectly).
Their substance use is creating a financial burden on my household.
I feel trapped or hopeless about this situation.
Confidentiality & Medical Disclaimer: This assessment is completely confidential and 100% client-side (no data is collected or stored). This tool is not a medical diagnosis and should not replace professional advice. If you're in crisis or need immediate support, please contact emergency services or use the resources below.

Your Results

This is not a diagnosis. This assessment is a screening tool only and should not be used as a substitute for professional advice. If you or someone in your family is in crisis, please contact emergency services or use the resources below.
Emotional Impact
Behavioural Patterns
Life Impact
Overall Impact

Family-Specific Support Resources (UK)

  • Adfam 020 3817 9410

    UK's leading family support charity. Free, confidential support for families affected by someone's substance use.

  • DrugFAM 0300 888 3853

    National helpline and support service for families and friends of people with drug and alcohol problems.

  • Al-Anon UK www.al-anonuk.org.uk

    Free fellowship for families and friends of people with drinking problems. Online and in-person meetings available.

  • Nar-Anon UK

    Support group for families and friends of people with drug addiction. Meetings nationwide.

  • Samaritans 116 123

    Available 24 hours a day for emotional support and crisis help.

  • SHOUT Crisis Text Line Text SHOUT to 85258

    Free crisis support via text message, 24/7.

Family Support Helplines
Adfam
020 3817 9410
DrugFAM
0300 888 3853
Samaritans
116 123
Crisis Text Line
Text SHOUT to 85258
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