https://alcoholforum.org/ICAAN-Families-Children
Statistics from silent voices which highlight the reality and challenges for so many families
No one in the study disclosed the alcohol use in their home during childhood for reasons such as not realising their experience was not normal and they would have not known who to trust or talk to. The study recommends schools to become 'trauma aware' as approx. 1 in 6 children experiencing alcohol problems in the home.
Hidden harm practice guide
Hidden harm: Opening our eyes informational leaflet
Parental Substance Misuse: Addressing its Impact on Children - Key messages and recommendations from a review of the literature. National Advisory Committee on Drugs (Oct 2011)
Parental Substance Misuse: Addressing its Impact on Children - A Review of the Literature. National Advisory Committee on Drugs (Oct 2011)
http://www.drugsandalcohol.ie/children_litreview.pdf
Hidden Realities: Children's Exposure to Risks from Parental Drinking in Ireland Hope, A. (2011). North West Alcohol Forum Ltd
http://www.drugs.ie/resourcesfi les/rese arch/2011/NWAF _Realities_Report.pdf
A Family Affair? Supporting children living with parental substance misuse - report of a national conference held in October 2011
National Children's Consultation Report 2010: "If They're Getting Loaded Why Can't I?" The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
http://www.ispcc.ie/campaigns-lobbyin g/publications/if-they’re-getting-loadedwhy-cant-i/527
https://www.barnardos.ie/resources/young-people/drugs-alcohol
Alcohol and Drugs: A parent’s guide
Helping teenagers to cope with A Parent's Problem Drug or Alcohol Use