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In order to address the problem of addiction, parents must avoid pointing fingers at one or two members of the household and approach substance abuse as a disease of the brain that both arises from and affects the entire family unit.

For many parents, the key to intervening successfully in a child’s substance abuse is more about listening than talking. Kids who do not respond to private discussions with family members may require a professional intervention to get into treatment.

Children can have a powerful impact on the adults in their lives if they have access to the right resources and support services. Learn how and where to get help