Autism & Substance Use

Description

Autism & Substance Use by David Gray-Hammond, Tanya Adkin, and Helen Edgar as part of our Autistic Wellbeing Series.

Autistic people use drugs. That simple truth has long been ignored by systems that weren’t built to see it. In this E-book as part of our Autistic Wellbeing Series we unravel the myths, stigma, and systemic failures that surround Autistic substance use and addiction.

This 18 page e-book supports the webinar where we explore Autistic trauma, burnout, masking, and look at how monotropism can shape Autistic relationships with substance use. It calls out the damaging gaps in research, the exclusion from services, and the urgent need for change.

From reframing substance use and addiction through the lens of survival, to envisioning neurodivergent-affirming support rooted in harm reduction and compassion, Autism & Substance Use is both a wake-up call and a blueprint for systemic transformation.

Whether you’re Autistic, a professional, or an ally, this concise E-book is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand Autism and substance use through an affirming lens.

Includes recommended reading.

(this ebook was included in ticket price for everyone that attended the webinar May 2025)

18 pages.