Misuse of and addiction to medication

An offer to all who would like to help someone close to them

Deutsche Hauptstelle für Suchtfragen e.V.

This brochure is aimed at family members of people at risk of or suffering from addiction. It describes the different types of addiction, the effects of narcotic drugs and where to get help to handle relatives or friends suffering from addiction.

Addiction is an illness

Ethno-Medizinisches Zentrum e.V.

This guide includes information for interested individuals, those affected and their loved ones on the various types of addiction, addictive substances, assistance measures and prevention.

Help from outside

Hochschule Esslingen

This video gives people with addiction problems concrete information on where to get counselling and support.

Feeling good or feeling better

Hochschule Esslingen

This educational video provides general information about addiction plus concrete tips on what those affected can do.

Recognising addiction

Landeshauptstadt Dresden

Someone close to you has problems due to drinking alcohol or taking drugs, medicines or they are behaving abnormally when it comes to screen time or gaming. This leaflet provides support to addicts’ relatives and friends.