Family drug and alcohol courts 'at risk' if national unit closes

Neil Puffett
Monday, July 16, 2018

Family drug and alcohol courts (FDACs) across England will be left to "wither on the vine" if a national support unit is forced to close due to a lack of funding, a professional association for social workers has warned.

The Family Drug and Alcohol Court helps parents that abuse alcohol. Picture: Jim Varney/Posed By Model
The Family Drug and Alcohol Court helps parents that abuse alcohol. Picture: Jim Varney/Posed By Model

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