National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week - Day 4

Day Four

We are very interested in what you have to say and encourage you to talk freely about drugs and drug use. Your privacy is also very important to us. This event should provide a safe and supportive environment. We pledge to you and each other to respect the comments and privacy of others. In order to keep a safe environment for sharing information, we’ve set up the following ground rules:

1. Treat everyone with respect and fairness.
2. Avoid using real names, addresses, telephone numbers, etc.
3. Do not share personal information you hear at this event.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3725219/

The family is affected by all users, whether it be parents, siblings, children. Each person is affected in a different way. We all process information at the level of age, experience, and emotional maturity. This does not mean one is right or wrong, it just is.

The information provided by :

The Impact of Substance Use Disorders on Families and Children: From Theory to Practice

Laura Lander, Janie Howsare, and Marilyn Byrne

This from the National Library of Medicine shares the effect addiction has on family members breaking it down with case examples.

Support for the family can be found in 12 step programs such as Alanon or Alateen, counseling and medical doctors with experience in addiction. Finding resources, learning as much as you can about addiction and having support are keys to living in an environment where addiction may be prevalent.