News (Media Awareness Project) - US: Parental Addictions Lead To Child Abuse |
| Title: | US: Parental Addictions Lead To Child Abuse |
| Published On: | 1999-01-12 |
| Source: | Daily Herald (IL) |
| Fetched On: | 2008-09-06 15:52:35 |
PARENTAL ADDICTIONS LEAD TO CHILD ABUSE
WASHINGTON - Parental drug and alcohol abuse is largely responsible for a
surge in child abuse and neglect, according to a report that urges more
government spending to treat addicted parents. The National Center on
Addiction and Substance Abuse said in its report Monday that providing
treatment for addicted parents would reduce the need to remove children
from their families. The study notes the number of child welfare cases has
more than doubled over 10 years, from 1.4 million in 1986 to more than 3
million in 1997.
WASHINGTON - Parental drug and alcohol abuse is largely responsible for a
surge in child abuse and neglect, according to a report that urges more
government spending to treat addicted parents. The National Center on
Addiction and Substance Abuse said in its report Monday that providing
treatment for addicted parents would reduce the need to remove children
from their families. The study notes the number of child welfare cases has
more than doubled over 10 years, from 1.4 million in 1986 to more than 3
million in 1997.
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