FDS Online Program Evaluation

ALCOHOL AND DRUG FOUNDATION — 19/06/2023 Videos were relatable and helpful for viewers • All interviewees felt very positively about the videos, said they were relatable, and reported learning valuable information to help them in their own situation. • Videos helped reduce feelings of isolation and stigma through FDS’ non -judgmental philosophy and by normalising the viewer’s situation. “I feel much better about it, we can’t fix it, can’t be the rescuer, I’ve done all of that, I’ve done everything, nothing worked so now this is much better.” - Parent, interview 1 2 3 4 5 Parent Sibling Partner Child Friend Other How much better able to cope do you feel after this experience*? *Average response to scale question, where 1 is ‘Far worse’ and 5 is ‘Much better’. “The dad who had the rehab all organised but didn’t ask his son, that was me before FDS, I could relate to all of it.” - Parent, interview