Are You Living with a Parent Struggling with Alcohol or Drug Abuse? Here’s Help.
If you’re feeling alone in dealing with a parent who may be abusing alcohol or drugs, know this: You’re not alone. Let’s start by looking at the facts:
- According to recent data from the Addiction Center, approximately 6% of American adults (around 15 million people) have an alcohol use disorder.
- Of those, only about 7% ever receive treatment.
- And these numbers might be even higher—denial is often one of the biggest challenges for individuals facing addiction.
Wondering if Your Parent is Suffering from Addiction?
If you’re unsure, you can take the quiz below. It’s a tool to help you better understand your situation.
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Our mission is to give you helpful information, guide you in thinking through your challenges, and connect you with trusted resources where you can find support. However, what you choose to do with this advice is entirely up to you. We cannot take responsibility for your decisions or any outcomes that result from using the information provided here.
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