A quarter of children have a parent with substance use disorder, a study finds

A new study estimates that 19 million children in the U.S. have a parent with a substance use disorder and that alcohol is the most commonly used substance by the parents.

May 13, 2025 - 13:08
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A quarter of children have a parent with substance use disorder, a study finds
A new study says millions of children in the U.S. live in a household with a parent who has either a moderate or severe substance use disorder.

A new study estimates that 19 million children in the U.S. have a parent with a substance use disorder and that alcohol is the most commonly used substance by the parents.

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