Family Drug Support 2024 Annual Report

39 We recorded the gender of the caller as 75% female as opposed to 25% male. This is an interesting statistic given the fact that 75% of female callers are most often calling about male substance users (72%). It has become apparent in recent years as external data confirms that men are less likely to seek out help and support if they are facing difficult situations. 76% of the calls we received were in regards to a family member, with 52% of all calls coming from mothers. 13.5% were in relation to a partner. 75% 25% Caller Gender Female Male 5% 9% 2% 2% 52% 3% 4% 14% 3% 7% Relationship to Substance User Child Father Friend Grandparent Mother Other Relationship Other Relative Partner Self Sibling