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Parenting and Family Issues ARTICLES, DOWNLOADS & FURTHER INFORMATION > > General Information http://www.nacoa.org.uk (0800 358 3456): confidential listening and advice service for children of alcoholics and addicts. http://www.usingwomen.org.uk: DrugScope campaign for women, with sections on drug using and children. http://www.the-childrens-society.org.uk (0115 942 2974): the Stars project, which gives advice relating to children of drug-user parents. http://www.adfam.org.uk (020 7928 8898): a range of specialised services for family members facing problems with drugs or alcohol. http://www.dh.gov.uk/Home/fs/en Offers easy access to the wide range of publications, policy and guidance produce by the Department of Health." http://www.alcoholconcern.org.uk A national agency for alcohol misuse who ?work both to reduce the costs of alcohol misuse and to develop the range and quality of helping services available to problem drinkers and their families throughout England and Wales." www.talktofrank.com basic, simple clear information on the A to Z of drugs and their effects Daily Dose and Weekly Dose (Wired) 'offers daily collections and a large resource of Archive material www.drugscope.org.uk Independent Research Papers Parental Drug Abuse, A private member's bill, Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation (Scotland) Bill, which seeks to provide a care package which includes assessment and planning of family needs, including integrated services to ensure that while parental drug abuse is being treated, the needs of children are identified - Letter Rosemary Byrne, MSP [Scotsman, UK] Visit link ?Living in a treatment Nightmare?, DDN talks to a mother and her son ? and an angry mother- turned campaigner about their prolonged struggle to get treatment ( Drink and Drug News UK) View PDF A growing number of children are affected by parental substance misuse, and policy and practice increasingly recognise the need to tackle the problems that this causes. Currently, the needs of older children are less well known or addressed. This study explores the experiences of 38 young people, aged 15?27 years, who had at least one parent with a drug or alcohol problem. View PDF SCIE Research briefing 6: Parenting capacity and substance misuse The topic of this briefing is how parenting capacity can be affected by parental substance misuse (drugs and/or alcohol) and how this may be managed. View PDF Government Research Every Child Matters, Department for Education and Skills The Green Paper, Every Child Matters, sets out the Government's proposals for reforming the delivery of services for children, young people and families. It builds on existing measures to ensure that we protect children at risk of harm and neglect from negative outcomes and support all children to develop their full potential. http://www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/ Models of care , A large proportion of drug and alcohol misusers entering treatment have responsibility for the care of children. Drug and alcohol misuse does not necessarily lead to problems in childcare or the neglect or abuse of children. However, it is important to consider the impact of parents' substance misuse on the welfare of children in their care. Visit link Department of Health (2000a) Framework for the assessment of children in need and their families, London: The Stationary Office. Visit link Drummond, D. C. and Fitzpatrick, G. (2000) ?Children of substance misusing parents? Visit link Hidden Harm, A report by the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) on the Needs of Children of Problem Drug Users View PDF Effects of Children's Substance misuse on Parents and Families This report contains key note speeches and information from ?It?s a Family Affair? London Drug Policy Forum, October 2002 View PDF Parenting as a drug user By Raising Children Network. Read about one drug-using parent, and about the challenges facing drug-using parents around Australia Visit link Bottling it up The effects of alcohol misuse on children, parents and families by Turning Point View PDF CHILDREN AFFECTED BY SUBSTANCE MISUSE IN THE FAMILY: An assessment of the nature and prevalence in the Borders The aim of the report and recommendations is to increase the effectiveness and collaborative working of agencies, thereby enabling the early recognition and support for children and families affected by substance misuse. View PDF PARENTAL SUBSTANCE MISUSE AND THE EFFECTS ON CHILDREN Practice guidance for agencies in contact with children and young people View PDF There is growing policy and practice interest in the effect of parental substance misuse - both drugs and alcohol - on children. This family study reveals the devastating impact of problem drug users on brothers, sisters and parents Visit link 87% of Barnardos projects come across cases of substance misuse. To find out more about the New Life Campaign, follow the link below http://www1.barnardos.org.uk/newlife/neglect/ Breaking the Cycle, This is a piece about the children of drug and alcohol misusing parents suffering for years behind closed doors. The feature is from from Drink and Drug News, April 05. View PDF Support Groups NSPCC Parenting and Family Support Project briefing The NSPCC has 38 parenting and family support projects spread across England, Wales and Northern Ireland that help parents cope with the pressures of bringing up children. Visit link Parental Support Groups - Substance, Drug and Alcohol Misuse by Buckinghamshire County Council Visit link Guidance for Individuals working with Families affected by Substance Misuse Getting our Priorities Right: Good Practice Guidance for working with Children and Families affected by Substance Misuse Visit link Evidence suggests social workers should intervene more when working with drug misusing parents, says Scottish education minister Peter Peacock Visit link Pregnant Substance Misusers Independent article from Irish Medical News on treating pregnant drug users Visit link The Nottinghamshire Drug and Alcohol Action Team has announced new guidelines to encourage pregnant women to seek treatment and to ensure they receive the best support available Visit link Information on teenage pregnancy, drug us and prevention Visit link |
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