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Hidden Harm - Full report

This Report sets out the findings of an Inquiry carried out by the Advisory Council, focussing on children in the UK with a parent, parents or other guardian whose drug use has serious negative consequences for themselves and those around them.

The Report sets out 48 recommendations and the following 6 key messages:

  • There are between 250.000 and 350.000 children of problem drug users in the UK- about 1 child for every problem drug user.
  • Parental problem drug use causes serious harm to children at every age from conception to adulthood.
  • Reducing the harm to children from parental problem drug use should become a main objective of policy and practice.
  • Effective treatment of the parent can have major benefits for the child.
  • By working together, services can take many practical steps to protect and impove the health and well-being of affected children.
  • The number of affected children is only likely decrease when the number of problem drug users decreases. 

UK Government Response to Hidden Harm

Scottish Executive's Response to Hidden Harm

 

 

Date: Thu May 22 12:33:33 BST 2003

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