Substance Abuse of Parents and Emotional Wounds among Their Broods

Substance abuse by parents inflicts enduring emotional wounds on their children, with repercussions stretching across family, society, and individual well-being. The profound impact of parental substance abuse on children manifests primarily as aggression but conceals a spectrum of potential behavioral disorders. Factors contributing to this aggression include neglect, strained mother-child relationships, impaired parenting, family conflicts, stress, physical abuse, and poor ego development. If these emotional struggles are not addressed, they can potentially lead to delinquent behavior, conduct disorders, and substance abuse in the future. To mitigate mental health risks in children and adolescents, preventive measures should be implemented. These measures include educating parents, providing family therapy, developing healthy coping mechanisms, offering school-based mental health services, and promoting open communication. Addressing these vulnerable children’s intricate emotional challenges and ensuring their emotional well-being and future success require a collaborative effort involving parents, educators, society, and government working together in coordination.