2.4 The Impact of Substance Use Disorder on Parenting

Presenter: Beth Bitler

Title: Trainer/Consultant

Workshop Description
This workshop will provide information on how Substance Use Disorder effects parenting behavior, children and family functioning – both in times of active addiction and in recovery. We will also examine strategies for providing safety to children in homes with parental addiction, as well as support for parents and caregivers of children while in treatment and early recovery. The workshop features drawings by children whose parent/s are in treatment for SUD (Substance Use Disorder), which are used to illustrate the impact of both active use of substances and periods of recovery. The workshop is 60% presentation with discussion, 15% video clips to enhance learning and 25% review of written suggestions for helping families where substance use is a challenge for parents.