Bereaved Through Substance Use http://www.bath.ac.uk/cdas/documents/bereaved-through-substance-use.pdf Dr Jeanette Wilkes GP with a Special interest in Substance misuse
Key messages Show kindness and compassion Language is important E.g. avoid judgemental references to addiction Every Bereaved person is an individual Listening is more important than talking Everyone can make a contribution Goes back to no 1, everyone can show a bit of kindness and compassion Working together The report is good short reading, with examples and numerous useful links