Emma, 10My Mum used drugs and alcohol and I was scared. The Children's Society helped clear my head of all my worries.
Children affected by adult substance misuse
For children living in families where parents are affected by drugs or alcohol misuse, life can be extremely challenging. These children are often affected by domestic violence, poverty, low self-esteem and may be forced into prostitution.
With a lack of dedicated services and funding to address this area, we are leading the way in developing practice to identify and support these children.
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