Parents who use drugs or alcohol
When parents take illegal drugs it can risk the health and well-being of their children. Most parents want to do the best they can for their children.
Children of alcoholics are more likely, than other children, to abuse alcohol themselves. Children of alcoholics and drug-users are at risk of developing health, behaviour and emotional problems. Each child is affected differently, some do well in spite of problems, others develop more problems.
Support for children and young people
In some cases children and young people may look after someone in their family who may have a substance misuse problem.
What is a young carer?
Young carers take on the practical and/or emotional caring responsibilities that would be expected of an adult.Barnet Young Carers and Sibings Service
Offers advice, information and emotional and practical support for young carers and siblings. For further information:- Tel: 020 8343 9698
- Email: bycas@barnetcarers.org
Support is also available from Children of Addicted Parents and People (COAP)
COAP is an online support and advice website for children between the ages of 11 and 18. COAP provides online forums for young people to talk about their experiences of another person's problems with drugs and alcohol and how it affects them.
