The Impact of Parental Substance Abuse on Children

Difficult Situation ◽

The Family ◽

Abuse And Neglect ◽

Thumb Sucking ◽

Involved Parents ◽

The Impact ◽

Harmful Effects

Substance abuse is a difficult situation for anyone to deal with, but the problem is compacted when children are involved. Parents who are substance abusers may knowingly or unknowingly be causing a number of problems for their child. Substance abuse in a parent can lead to child abuse and neglect. A child can develop anxiety; this can include overachievement, constant need to please others, fear of harm coming to the family, and concern about getting home on time. Children can experience depression including symptoms like fatigue, listlessness, and no interest in pleasurable activities. For a child with a parent who abuses drugs or alcohol, there is a strong likelihood they will experience psychosomatic illness and complaining often about not feeling well. The child may also show behaviours evident of regression, including thumb-sucking, enuresis and infantile behaviour. Phobias can occur, which sometimes are about attending school. Some additional effects on a child can include low self-esteem and social isolation. These can encompass difficulty making decisions, self put downs, reluctance to try new activities, keeping to one's self, no friends and avoiding peer contact. This chapter aims to describe and increase awareness of the harmful effects of parental substance abuse on children. Therefore, the trends in substance abuse are being discussed to give the reader an understanding of the widespread and complex social phenomenon and the ones most affected; the children.

The Impact of Parental Substance Abuse and Psychosocial Behaviour of Children in Age Group of 6-12 years: School Based Study

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International ◽

10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i43a32470 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 95-102

Author(s):

Monali Walke ◽

Nikita Waghmare ◽

Priya Waghmare ◽

Mamata Vaitage ◽

Shiwani Umate ◽

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Keyword(s):

Substance Abuse ◽

Psychosocial Development ◽

Prevalence Rate ◽

Substance Abusers ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

School Based ◽

Age Appropriate ◽

The Impact ◽

Structured Questionnaire

Aim of the study is 1. Find out the extent of reported parental substance abuse 2. Assess the psychosocial development of child 3. Assess the perceived impact of parental substance abuse on psychosocial development of children. Methodology: The study was conducted in the school of Wardha district, Maharashtra, India. Population: School going children of age 6-12yrs and their parents. 200 sample size was selected, each 100 parent and 100 children. Non-probability convenient sampling technique used. A structured questionnaire used for both parent and their children separately. Results: The reported prevalence rate of parental substance abuse as reported by children shows the ratio as: The rate of no substance abusers which scores from 0-12 of frequency (14) is 14%.The rate of Borderline abusers which scores from 13-24 of frequency (23) is 23%. The rate of Mild abusers which scores from 25-36 of frequency (22) is 22%.The rate of Moderate abusers which scores from 37-48 of frequency (23) is 23%.The rate of Severe abusers which scores from 49-60 of frequency (18) is 18%. The reported prevalence rate of parental substance abuse as reported by parent shows the ratio as: The rate of no substance abusers which scores from 0-9 of frequency (6) is 6%. The rate of Borderline abusers which scores from 10-18 of frequency (24) is 24%. The rate of Mild abusers which scores from 19-27 of frequency (28) is 28%. The rate of Moderate abusers which scores from 28-36 of frequency (18) is 18%. The rate of Severe abusers which scores from 37-44 of frequency (26) is 26%. Psychosocial behaviour of children which reveals that most of the children will act as crying or will get angry which is an age appropriate behaviour.

One in Four Children Affected by Parental Substance Abuse: New Government Initiative Launched for Children of Substance Abusers

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e508412006-001 ◽

2001 ◽

Keyword(s):

Substance Abuse ◽

Substance Abusers ◽

Children Of Substance Abusers ◽

Government Initiative

Social worlds in collision: When policy meets policy on parental substance abuse

Children Australia ◽

10.1017/s1035077200007264 ◽

1996 ◽

Vol 21 (4) ◽

pp. 17-21

Author(s):

Margaret Hodge

Keyword(s):

Substance Abuse ◽

Child Abuse ◽

Child Protection ◽

Substance Misuse ◽

Substance Abusing ◽

Social Worlds ◽

Crucial Issue ◽

Drug Usage ◽

Abuse And Neglect

The risk of child abuse and neglect is higher in families where the parent(s) abuse substances, with the highest incidence in families where both parents abuse alcohol. The interplay between parental substance misuse and child maltreatment has become a crucial issue in statutory child protection work and consequently for those who work intensively with clients in their homes. Not all children of substance-abusing parents are ‘at risk’ of harm, however, and abstention from drug usage is not always a helpful treatment goal, nor indeed does it necessarily reduce the harm to a child under protective scrutiny.

It is a family affair: individual experiences and sibling exposure to emotional, physical and sexual abuse and the impact on adult depressive symptoms

Psychological Medicine ◽

10.1017/s0033291720000823 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-11

Author(s):

Marie-Louise Kullberg ◽

Charlotte van Schie ◽

Eleonore van Sprang ◽

Dominique Maciejewski ◽

Catharina A. Hartman ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Sexual Abuse ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Childhood Abuse ◽

Emotional Abuse ◽

Depressive Symptomatology ◽

Well Being ◽

The Family ◽

Abuse And Neglect ◽

The Mean ◽

Abstract Background Childhood abuse and neglect often occurs within families and can have a large influence on mental well-being across the lifespan. However, the sibling concordance of emotional abuse and neglect (i.e. together referred to as emotional maltreatment; EM), physical abuse (PA) and sexual abuse (SA) and the long-term impact on the context of siblings' maltreatment experiences are unclear. To examine the influence of EM, PA and SA on adult depressive symptoms within the family framework we differentiate between (a) the family-wide (mean level of all siblings) effects and (b) the individual deviation from the mean family level of maltreatment. Methods The sample (N = 636) consists of 256 families, including at least one lifetime depressed or anxious individual and their siblings. Multilevel modeling was used to examine the family-wide and relative individual effects of childhood maltreatment (CM). Results (a) Siblings showed most similarity in their reports of EM followed by PA. SA was mostly reported by one person within a family. In line with these observations, the mean family levels of EM and PA, but not SA, were associated with more depressive symptoms. In addition, (b) depression levels were more elevated in individuals reporting more EM than the family mean. Conclusions Particularly in the case of more visible forms of CM, siblings' experiences of EM and PA are associated with the elevated levels of adult depressive symptoms. Findings implicate that in addition to individual maltreatment experiences, the context of siblings' experiences is another crucial risk factor for an individuals' adult depressive symptomatology.

The Effect of Pathological Gambling on Families, Marriages, and Children

CNS Spectrums ◽

10.1017/s1092852900021416 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 12 (8) ◽

pp. 615-622 ◽

Cited By ~ 62

Author(s):

Martha C. Shaw ◽

Kelsie T. Forbush ◽

Jessica Schlinder ◽

Eugene Rosenman ◽

Donald W. Black

Keyword(s):

Pathological Gambling ◽

Family Dysfunction ◽

Future Research ◽

Negative Consequences ◽

Pathological Gamblers ◽

Family Unit ◽

The Family ◽

Abuse And Neglect ◽

Divorce Rates ◽

ABSTRACTPathological gambling (PG) is widely reported to have negative consequences on marriages, families, and children. Empirical evidence is only now accumulating but when put together with anecdotal information, the extent of these problems is clear. PG contributes to chaos and dysfunction within the family unit, disrupts marriages, leading to high rates of separation and divorce, and is associated with child abuse and neglect. Divorce rates are high, not surprising in light of reports that these marriages are often abusive. Research shows that the families of pathological gamblers are filled with members who gamble excessively, suffer from depressive or anxiety disorders, and misuse alcohol, drugs, or both. Families of persons with PG are also large, a variable independently related to family dysfunction. The authors review the evidence on the impact of PG on families, marriages, and offspring, and make recommendations for future research targeting these problems.

The association between parental and adolescent substance misuse: findings from the Irish CASE study

Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine ◽

10.1017/ipm.2014.87 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 32 (1) ◽

pp. 107-116 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Helen S. Keeley ◽

T. Mongwa ◽

P. Corcoran

Keyword(s):

Substance Abuse ◽

Substance Misuse ◽

Psychological Characteristics ◽

Drug Misuse ◽

Adolescent Substance Abuse ◽

Adolescent Substance ◽

Family Problems ◽

Increased Risk ◽

BackgroundSelf-report data from 2716 adolescents aged 15–17 years old in Irish schools were analysed to consider the association between psycho-social factors and the presence of adolescent substance and alcohol abuse, with an emphasis on family circumstances.MethodsData were collected using the ‘Lifestyle and Coping Questionnaire’ which includes questions about lifestyle, coping, problems, alcohol and drug use, deliberate self-harm, depression, anxiety, impulsivity and self-esteem. Two additional questions were added to the standard questionnaire regarding parental substance misuse.ResultsAdolescent substance abuse was more common in boys; parental substance misuse increased the risk of adolescent abuse of alcohol and drugs; the increased risk was marginally higher if the parental substance abuse was maternal rather than paternal; the increased risk was higher if the parental substance abuse affected both rather than one of the parents, especially regarding adolescent drug abuse; the magnitude of the increased risk was similar for boys and girls. Parental substance misuse increased the risk of adolescent substance abuse even after adjusting for other family problems and the adolescent’s psychological characteristics.ConclusionsThis study indicates that parental substance misuse affects the development of both alcohol and drug misuse in adolescent children independent of other family problems and the psychological characteristics of the adolescent. A wider perspective is needed, including societal and family issues, especially parental behaviour, when attempting to reduce risk of adolescent addiction. The impact on children of parental substance misuse also needs consideration in clinical contexts.

Sociological Analysis of Child Abuse in Balochistan

Pakistan Journal of Applied Social Sciences ◽

10.46568/pjass.v10i1.103 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 101-116

Author(s):

Sadia Barrech ◽

Muhammad Din

Keyword(s):

Child Abuse ◽

International Organizations ◽

Child Protection ◽

Sociological Analysis ◽

Monthly Income ◽

Cultural Setting ◽

The Family ◽

Abuse And Neglect ◽

Rising Incidence ◽

This study focus on child abuse in an association to family decorations of acknowledgment dismissal towards their children and the impact of demographic factors in Pakistani socio-cultural setting. The concerns over rising incidence of child abuse and neglect have received global attention. A number of national and international organizations have shown serious concerns and are demanding strict measures to tackle the issues of child protection.400 children (76% male & 26% female) of age ranging from 8-19 years were randomly selected. The data were collected from Quetta city. The results indicated that low monthly income of the family are one of the momentous elements of child abuse.

Impact of Parental Substance Abuse on Children Later in Life

Journal of Student Research ◽

10.47611/jsr.v7i2.521 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 29-32

Author(s):

Madeline Brandewie ◽

Brittany Warren ◽

Anastasia Kuebler ◽

HeeSoon Lee

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Substance Abuse ◽

Online Survey ◽

Later Life ◽

Quantitative Methodology ◽

Health Issues ◽

Survey Tool ◽

Mental Health Issues ◽

Parental substance abuse in the home may negatively affect the health of their children. The purpose of this study is to better understand whether the impact of parental substance abuse on children persist into their adult lives. This study is a cross-sectional, exploratory study with quantitative methodology. Data was collected by SurveyMonkey, a web-based online survey tool. A total of 243 participants responded for the survey and the data was analyzed with the SPSS statistical software. Multivariate analysis (ANOVA) showed that regardless of age of children, there are significant main effects of mental and/or physical health issues in later life of children who experienced parental substance abuse. In addition, the young adult (18-30) group is more likely to have mental health issues than the middle-aged and older adult groups. The research findings indicate that those who have experienced family substance abuse are considerably likely to have mental health issues regardless of age. Key words: parental substance abuse, children, mental health, foster care

Critical Issues in Family Research in Drug Abuse

Journal of Drug Issues ◽

10.1177/002204268501500404 ◽

1985 ◽

Vol 15 (4) ◽

pp. 463-475 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Edward Kaufman

Keyword(s):

Substance Abuse ◽

Family Therapy ◽

Drug Abuse ◽

Substance Abusers ◽

Family Research ◽

Future Directions ◽

The Past ◽

The Family ◽

Critical Issues ◽

Quantitative Assessments

Family research in substance abuse has expanded rapidly over the past decade. This research has progressed from subjective to objective studies of families of substance abusers as well as to more quantitative assessments of the efficacy of family therapy. This work is reviewed and suggestions are made for future directions in relevant aspects of the family and substance abuse.