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- 2. Description • Substance abuseis a patterned use of a drug that is harmful to the user causing physical, social, and psychological harm (WHO) • Common substance abuse drugs include: alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, heroin, meth, and opioids • Substance abuse is a significant problem in today’s society, unfortunately, millions of American children live in homes with parents or caregivers who are regularly involved in alcohol or drug use • A parent’s substance abuse may affect their ability to consistently prioritize their children’s basic physical and emotional needs and provide a safe, nurturing environment (Smith 2016)
- 3. Prevalence • 9.5 millionchildren are living with parents who are substance abusers (Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality 2015) 7.3 million with a parent dependent or abusing alcohol 2.2 million with a parent dependent or abusing illicit drugs • 1:6 children in school today has a parent dependent on or addicted to alcohol or other drugs (Davies, 2010) • 70% of abused and neglected children have alcohol or drug abusing parents (National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse) • Children whose parents abuse drugs/alcohol are 3x more likely to experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse and 4x more likely to experience neglect compared to their peers (DrugRehab) • Children who grow up in homes with a parent who abuses drugs or alcohol are more likely to begin using drugs or alcohol
- 4. Common Behaviors • Trustissues • Lack of attachment • Guilt • Shame • Trouble concentrating in school • Tired/Stressed • Aggression • Low self esteem • Drawing pictures or role playing themes of drug and alcohol use • Attention seeking behaviors • Higher risk developing of mental illness; anxiety, depression, or eating disorders
- 5. Resources • Coulee Councilon Addictions http://www.couleecouncil.org/parentfamily- resources.html • National Association for Children of Alcoholics http://nacoa.org/ • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children’s Bureau http://www.acf.hhs.gov/cb/ • Therapy • Counseling
- 6. Strategies for Paras •Encourage the child and be a positive role model • Reassure the child that it is not their fault • Reassure the child that you care about them and are there for them • Keep the child’s home life confidential • Observe behavioral indicators and report to a superior if needed
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- 8. Living Situations • Fostercare- Child Protective Services • Living with the parent with a substance abuse problem • Living with another family member: grandparents, aunts/uncles, other parent
- 9. Which child lookslike they have a parent who abuses drugs/alcohol?
- 10. Sources • http://performancepyramid.miamioh.edu/node/1326 • https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-athletes-way/201607/harvard- study-pegs-how-parental-substance-abuse-impacts-kids •http://digitalcommons.providence.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1013&cont ext=socialwrk_students • http://www.drugrehab.us/news/parental-drug-addiction-children/ • Substance abuse. (2016). World Health Organization. Retrieved 18 October 2016, from http://www.who.int/topics/substance_abuse/en/ • Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality. (2015). Behavioral health trends in the United States: Results from the 2014 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (HHS Publication No. SMA 15-4927, NSDUH Series H-50). Retrieved from http://www.samhsa.gov/ data/ • Davies, L (2010. An Educator’s Guide to Children Affected by Parental Drug Abuse. Education Digest, 75(8) 62-64.