Drug Abuse in the Family

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This paper deals with what social workers must face in the way of substance abuse and its effects on families and children. First, the effects of the two biggest drug threats, cocaine and heroin, are discussed. Then, the causes and effects of substance abuse, in general, upon family life and stability are reviewed. Finally, this essay defines the role of the average social worker in providing services to families that are experiencing such substance abuse, showing how such professionals can provide help.

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"In the past thirty years in the United States, the drug problem among all races, age levels, and social classes has grown to epic proportions. Despite the Reagan administration's well-meaning but failed "War on Drugs" with its harsh legislation and harsher criminal penalties for drug users and dealers, despite more vigilant law enforcement, despite programs in schools such as D.A.R.E., and despite heightened media awareness and coverage of the drug problem and illegal drugs' harmful social and physical effects, drug use has continued to grow in this country. And with this increase in drug addiction and abuse have come the obvious harmful effects on users' and addicts' families."

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