Drug and alcohol misuse (professionals)
Any person’s substance misuse has a negative impact on those around them, so whether it is misuse by parent or young person, it can negatively affect others in the family.
Whilst all substance misuse carries some risk, children and young people, whose brains and bodies are still developing, are more vulnerable to the risks and harms involved.
Early use may be related to combinations of factors such as social surroundings, substance availability and personal characteristics.