Understanding Children and Addiction
Children living in alcohol- or drug-dependent homes are regularly confronted with denial, shame and silence about their family experience. The unpredictability and irrationality caused by the addiction in the family often creates an atmosphere that is blaming, emotionally hurtful and sometimes physically unsafe. Children of addiction often feel obligated to take on the parental responsibilities. For many, this results in a loss of childhood.
Although some Children of addiction will outwardly exhibit negative behaviors that may alert the adults around them that there may be a problem at home, others work hard to succeed and please in spite of the stresses at home. Often these children do not have a balanced childhood, that may result in negative consequences for the future, including an increased risk of substance abuse problems.
Although some Children of addiction will outwardly exhibit negative behaviors that may alert the adults around them that there may be a problem at home, others work hard to succeed and please in spite of the stresses at home. Often these children do not have a balanced childhood, that may result in negative consequences for the future, including an increased risk of substance abuse problems.
posted by Fight Drug Addiction @ 7:12 PM
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At April 28, 2008 5:21 PM ,
Anonymous said...
A report from Prevent Child Abuse America shows that among confirmed cases of child abuse, 40% of these involved the use of alcohol or other drugs. Heartbreaking stories of neglect and abuse by substance abusing caretakers can be found in every state in the Union. An estimated 480,000 children are abused by a drug or alcohol using caretaker each year. This makes substance abuse and child abuse inseparably linked.
It is our responsibility to take control of our communities and not allow the devastating effects of abuse and addiction circulate throughout our lives and filter down to our children. Strengthening families and preventing child abuse requires a shared commitment of individuals and organizations in every community. Narconon would like to help by providing a free booklet entitled The Life Cycle and Mechanics of Addiction. Narconon offers addiction counseling, assessments and referrals to centers nationwide. Log on to www.stopaddiction.com.
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