INTRODUCTION

Many situations, including several mentioned in the Problems for Parents category, can be caused or aggravated by drugs or alcohol, and alcohol is often a major causation factor for a domestic abuser. Alcohol and drugs are also something which we can start to use to help us in times of worry or stress, but we can become dependent on them.

Research has also shown that the victims of abuse are far more likely to become dependent on alcohol or drugs, especially prescription drugs, than other groups.

Women experiencing domestic violence are up to 15 times more likely to misuse alcohol than women generally.
Women who report domestic violence are up to nine times more likely to misuse drugs (including prescription drugs) than other women.
42% of Asian women who seek treatment for alcohol misuse are experiencing domestic violence.
Between 50% and 90% of women attending substance misuse services may have experienced abuse, either in childhood or adult life, or both.

Source: Barron, J. (2004) Struggle to survive: Challenges for delivering services on mental health, substance misuse and domestic violence (Bristol: Women's Aid Federation of England).

Reinforcing these findings, Government studies also show, quite clearly, that many people are drinking far in excess of the safe recommended guideline amounts for alcohol.

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Drugs & Alcohol

Young People & Drugs

Young people learn about drugs, and their dangers at School, from their friends as well as from many other sources. BEST Advice takes a look at this issue from the perspective of both the parent and the young person.

Drugs: The Facts

Misuse of Drugs is a severe problem with young people. in thsi section BEST Advice gives some basic facts to help you understand the problem.

Young People & Alcohol

Youth alcohol consumption is a very real problem and remains at the forefront of issues the Government are trying to address. We look at some of the issues and provide some basic facts.

Alcohol: The Law

Because of the issues surrounding young people and alcohol, enforcement of the laws governing these matters are now more rigidly enforced than they ever have been. We outline the law and how it relates to the consumption of alcohol by young people.

Solvent Abuse

While nowhere near as popular as they were several years ago, solvents are still an issue parents should be aware of, as it kills around 70 young people every year.

Stop & Search

Stop & Search is one of the ways the Police combat drugs is to use powers given to them to stop people and vehicles and search them. We look at the implications of this if it happens to you.

Date Rape

If you have a child in their late teens, then they are old enough to go to adult clubs, dances, large parties or raves. Date Rape, whilst not a frequent occurrence, is a sad fact of life. BEST Advice examines in some detail this issue and provides advice on how to avoid it.

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