Problems in the family

  • You are not responsible for your parents’ drug or alcohol use. It is not your fault.

  • You will not be able to influence if or when they stop using without help from adult family members and services.
  • It can take time for some people to say they have an alcohol or drug problem or to seek help. You do not have to wait for this to happen.
  • It is important for you to feel safe, if you have somewhere safe to go, have breaks from what is happening at home.