Brynna Kroll and Andy Taylor draw on relevant literature to explore the impact of substance abuse on parenting and child welfare. They also make use of a preliminary survey of professionals to consider the implications for practitioners working with drug or alcohol using parents. They conclude that a more holistic model of intervention needs to be developed if the needs of both vulnerable children and adult clients are to be met.
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