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VSA Educational Services, Washington, DC. Resource Center on Substance Abuse Prevention and Disability. – 1991
This leaflet examines alcohol and other drug abuse prevention in individuals with disabilities and the influence of the family. It points out the family's potential negative reactions to a disability and reasons why a person with a disability uses alcohol or other drugs. Prevention guidelines for families are provided, such as expressing concerns…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Disabilities, Drug Abuse, Family Influence
VSA Educational Services, Washington, DC. Resource Center on Substance Abuse Prevention and Disability. – 1991
This leaflet examines how family members, friends, and professionals sometimes enable individuals with disabilities to abuse alcohol and other drugs. The leaflet points out: that this enabling occurs because of overcompensation for the disability by others or because of others' feeling that the individual with a disability is entitled to use…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Disabilities, Drug Abuse, Family Influence
Download full textJoin Together, Boston, MA. – 2000
Children's experience at home is the largest single factor in whether or not they will have a drug or alcohol problem early in life. The best prevention program for many people at risk is to make sure their addicted family member receives appropriate treatment. Several steps need to take place to enhance the family's role in preventing alcohol or…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Child Rearing, Children, Community Action
