Badisa Blog Substance Dependency - How can you help a child exposed to parents who are substance dependent

Drug Awareness Week 24 - 28 June is there to remind us of the struggle so many still face with substance dependency - and the effects this has on family and society as a whole. You may know someone - particularly a child - who may be suffering because someone in their family is dependent on substances. This week is the perfect time to take a step and find a way to help.Whether you come into contact with a child in this situation as a teacher, a friend, or a family relation, the key is to spot the signs that so often signal the trauma the child is experiencing. Once you know the signs, learn the approach, and then plan the actions you can take to make a difference in that child's life.It's a one-on-one technique. You don't need to be trained, you just need to learn the basic cautions and procedure. As you help one child at a time, you help to heal that young person's distress, and they in turn can affect others. It's a ripple effect - and the intervention of one can ultimately bring about change for many.