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How parental substance abuse impacts children

It’s no secret that addiction ruins lives. When parents become addicted to drugs and alcohol, it impacts their physical and emotional health, behaviors, and their ability to effectively parent their children.

For the children, they can experience minor neglect up to full-blown physical, mental and even sexual abuse. For parents who are struggling with substance abuse, it can cause immense trauma a...