Substance use 2: how can nurses and midwives support users' families? (O'Riordan, 2023)

O'Riordan Joanna, Attenborough Julie.

Nursing Times 2023;119(1): 23-25.

Nurses, midwives and nursing associates frequently care for people who use substances problematically; this presents opportunities to offer family-centered practice and identify 'hidden' carers, who may be struggling to cope with the situation. Using the findings of a literature review, this second article in a two-part series makes recommendations for nursing practice, education and research. This includes evidence-based, targeted interventions for families affected by substance use, to increase their coping ability.