Parental Substance Misuse
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‘Parental substance misuse’ is the long-term misuse of drugs and/or alcohol by a parent or carer.
This includes parents and carers who:
- consume harmful amounts of alcohol (for example if their drinking is leading to alcohol-related health problems or accidents)
- are dependent on alcohol
- use drugs regularly and excessively
- are dependent on drugs
Most parents and carers who drink alcohol or use drugs do so in moderation, which doesn’t present an increased risk of harm to their children.
However, parents and carers who misuse substances struggle to recognise and meet their children’s needs.
Page last updated: 15 Nov 2022, 03:55 PM