Consultation Findings for the BEAD Project

Adfam and Cruse Bereavement Care undertook an exploration of the experiences of families and friends bereaved through drug and/ or alcohol use, with the aim of developing a range of peer support services and targeted information specifically for people bereaved in this way, as part of a Big Lottery funded partnership. People bereaved through substance use face a unique set of complex emotional and practical problems. However, despite the unique challenges presented by drug and alcohol-related bereavement, and the many thousands of people affected by it each year, this is an under-researched area and one where available services, support and relevant information are extremely limited.