Since the beginning of human history, substance abuse was not an acknowledged term until after the altering effects of the consciousness. It soon began to become a problem by the physical effects it took on an individuals who were unable to preform their major roles. These roles could include maintaining a job, caring for a family, or having self-control. Furthermore, there are several substances that can lead to an abuse. Examples of substances that can lead to an abuse/addiction are, hallucinogens, cocaine, or methamphetamine. In preventing further individuals interacting with drugs that can negatively influence their health and lives are the caregivers. The influences of parents in a child’s life are extremely important for the development.
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But, they could also be the roots of a never-ending chain of substance abuse. A study conducted on the risk of adolescence exposed to substance abuse lead to a result of a low socioeconomic status and the history of substance abuse disorder in either one parent or both. According to the data analysis of Drug and Alcohol Dependence, “children of parents with drug use disorders have been shown to have earlier involvement with alcohol and tobacco” (D.B. Clark, 1). It is important to realize the consequences of the role of a parent with a history background of substance abuse disorder. Furthermore, the parent(s) psychological dysregulation can negatively influence the characteristics of their offspring. With these indications, the decisions of the parents could have an effect in the behavior of the adolescent. [ADD MORE HERE, LIKE 2 MORE SENTENCES OR SOMETHING]. In addition to this is another factor that could contribute to the increase use of substances is the socioeconomic status of a family. Adolescences living in a low-income family are excluded from opportunities as well as an adequate education. The cause of this could be a single parent situation. Single parents usually consist of a maternal parent providing what they could for their children. The effects of adolescence in a single parent home are more prone to being exposed to various drugs including alcohol and tobacco usage from delinquent peers. As …show more content…
It is mostly seen in a traditional family than of a blended or single parent family. A traditional family consists of both parents and their offspring, which differs from a blended family. In a blended family reside children from a previous marriage from either partner. Despite the differences, there are opposite effects contributing to the chances of an adolescence associating with substance use such as alcohol and tobacco. The quality of the relationship with parent to child is extremely important. A study was conducted in researching the most important family dimensions that relates to substance abuse. The results of the study from The Role of the Family in Promoting Responsible Substance Use in Alcohol indicated that, “adolescent disclosure, family activities, and parental knowledge has a significant effect on substance abuse” (Antonia Jiménez-Iglesias, 1). With that being said, adolescent disclosure refers to the comfort of the adolescent communicating with their parents civilly. This is a good example of a positive effect in actively being involved with their day-to-day life. Parents should have an open mind, and being able to understand when their child is expressing interest an activity. Other ways to distract adolescence from the thought of associating in deviant acts is providing quality time with one
But, they could also be the roots of a never-ending chain of substance abuse. A study conducted on the risk of adolescence exposed to substance abuse lead to a result of a low socioeconomic status and the history of substance abuse disorder in either one parent or both. According to the data analysis of Drug and Alcohol Dependence, “children of parents with drug use disorders have been shown to have earlier involvement with alcohol and tobacco” (D.B. Clark, 1). It is important to realize the consequences of the role of a parent with a history background of substance abuse disorder. Furthermore, the parent(s) psychological dysregulation can negatively influence the characteristics of their offspring. With these indications, the decisions of the parents could have an effect in the behavior of the adolescent. [ADD MORE HERE, LIKE 2 MORE SENTENCES OR SOMETHING]. In addition to this is another factor that could contribute to the increase use of substances is the socioeconomic status of a family. Adolescences living in a low-income family are excluded from opportunities as well as an adequate education. The cause of this could be a single parent situation. Single parents usually consist of a maternal parent providing what they could for their children. The effects of adolescence in a single parent home are more prone to being exposed to various drugs including alcohol and tobacco usage from delinquent peers. As …show more content…
It is mostly seen in a traditional family than of a blended or single parent family. A traditional family consists of both parents and their offspring, which differs from a blended family. In a blended family reside children from a previous marriage from either partner. Despite the differences, there are opposite effects contributing to the chances of an adolescence associating with substance use such as alcohol and tobacco. The quality of the relationship with parent to child is extremely important. A study was conducted in researching the most important family dimensions that relates to substance abuse. The results of the study from The Role of the Family in Promoting Responsible Substance Use in Alcohol indicated that, “adolescent disclosure, family activities, and parental knowledge has a significant effect on substance abuse” (Antonia Jiménez-Iglesias, 1). With that being said, adolescent disclosure refers to the comfort of the adolescent communicating with their parents civilly. This is a good example of a positive effect in actively being involved with their day-to-day life. Parents should have an open mind, and being able to understand when their child is expressing interest an activity. Other ways to distract adolescence from the thought of associating in deviant acts is providing quality time with one