Check out a few of the many articles and books written about parental substance abuse. You can start with the resource list in the back of this booklet or check out what's available at a local library or bookstore. If you feel comfortable, you may also decide to share your feelings and experiences with a friend, professor, or advisor. Learning how to trust your own feelings and other people takes time, but it is an essential part of the healing process. You can't change your family history, but you can chart a new path for yourself.
Help is available. . .