Children of addicted parents
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Having someone in your life who misuses drugs or alcohol can be extremely tough on you. They might be difficult to talk to or might act in worrying or frightening ways. You might not know what they will do next.
You can worry that if you say anything to them about their substance misuse it might make things worse. They may start drinking more or taking more drugs. They might get angry at you; they might shout or swear.
It is understandable to find this scary. Things get ignored and things just get worse. There could be stuff happening in your home that is not healthy and not ok. You don’t feel like saying anything, because you are scared.
This blog post is designed to give young people the chance to explore their feelings, and offers practical steps to help them cope with addiction in the family.
You are not alone
When you have an addiction in your family, it can feel like you are fighting a battle all on your own.
It can feel like you are the only one going through this experience...
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