How Parental Substance Abuse Affects Children

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Children of parents who misuse alcohol are at higher risk for anxiety, depression, and unexplained physical symptoms (internalizing behaviors). They are also more likely to display rule-breaking, aggressiveness, and impulsivity (externalizing behaviors) in childhood. There are several issues relevant to the effects of trauma on a child in these types of households. The most critical…