Posts tagged with ‘children’
Children are affected by addiction in many ways, either directly (when a child’s mother abuses drugs or alcohol when pregnant, which can result in physical and cognitive defects) or indirectly (when a family members suffers from addiction).
Prenatal Exposure to Methamphetamine Worse than Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
A new study on the effects of methamphetamine on unborn babies conducted at the University of California Los Angeles has found that the drug is even more damaging to a fetus than Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
How Parental Alcoholism Affects Children in their Adult Lives
It is clear that children are affected by their parents’ choices when it comes to alcohol abuse problems. Neglect, abuse and fetal alcohol syndrome are all effects immediately felt by the children of alcoholic parents.
Tips for Preventing Substance Abuse among Teens
With the growing problem of substance abuse among adolescents, it’s important for parents to be equipped with the necessary tools to communicate with their children about the dangers of abusing alcohol and other substances.
Treatment Center Helps Addicted Women Become Better Parents
At the Women’s Treatment Center, a residential rehab facility in Chicago, women are taught to overcome their addiction and become better mothers to their children.
Childhood Stress—Including Parents Who Abuse Substances—Can Shorten Life
A new study found that stressful childhood experiences, such as verbal and physical abuse, can take years off an individual’s life.
Early Age Drinking Leads to Severe Problems Later
Programs put in place to keep children away from alcohol are an important tool in the fight against substance abuse. According to recent research, the age at which a person takes a first drink could influence genes linked to alcoholism. As a result, the youngest drinkers are the most susceptible to severe problems.
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The Addiction Primer: Everything You Need to Know to Get Help for a Loved One
A very inexpensive yet indispensable guide for anyone struggling with a loved one's addiction. Chapters on intervention, what to expect from rehab, and information on how addiction impacts the family.
