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Effects of Alcohol and Drug Abuse on the Family
There are literally millions of Americans who have experienced alcohol and drug abuse problems in their families. They live in your town, go to your school, drive in cars next to you on the highway, and work in your office. Most of those affected have learned to cope and benefit from the challenges of their experiences. The effects of alcohol and drug abuse on the family show in many ways.
Families with alcohol and drug abusers living in the home experience increased levels of hostility and violence. The drug addict often suffers from impaired decision-making which may cause them to lash out at those they love. They choose drugs and alcohol over time spent with the people they care about. The alcohol and drug abuser sets a bad example for others in the home and creates more problems for the family unit.
Alcohol and drug abuse by family members can have a substantial negative effect on the financial viability of caregivers. Substance-abusing caregivers may spend money that has been allocated for food or clothing for children on drugs instead. They may divert money from rent or mortgages to buy alcohol and drugs.
Children with family histories of alcohol and drug abuse differ from children without such histories. These children experience higher levels of:
- Aggression
- Anxiety
- Delinquency
- Hyperactivity
- Impulsivity
- Sensation-seeking
Alcohol and drug abuse should not be tolerated and allowed to continue. The appropriate help needs to be obtained such as counseling or drug rehab. This is important so that the effects of alcohol and drug abuse on the family do not continue. There are many options for those who have a loved one involved with alcohol and drug abuse. Enrollments into either a residential treatment center or a short-term drug rehab program are viable solutions to ending drug and alcohol abuse.
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