“Parental Substance Abuse: The Impact on Families and Effective Programs To Help”

Tens of millions of American children are growing up in the shadow of alcohol and substance abuse—with a family life that is characterized by chaos and confusion, and parental behavior that is unstable—ranging from loving to withdrawn to violent. “On-the-Line” with CWLA’s guests are two nationally recognized experts who will discuss the epidemic of parental substance abuse, the devastating effects on children, families and communities nationwide, and family-focused model programs that provide an integrated system of care that supports long-term recovery and family restoration.