This enables:

 

Children can learn ways of expressing themselves and gain a greater emotional security. They can build on their resilience and learn ways of keeping themselves safe. In addition to a more settled home life there can be improvements in their friendships and schooling. There can also be significant improvements in physical health.

 

Parents to recognise the impact of their substance use on their children and to give children a safe and supportive environment to communicate openly and feel heard and understood.

Families can learn to talk to each other more about their feelings. With improved communication a more cohesive and secure home environment is possible. This helps to strengthen the bond between parents and their children and gives children a safe pace to express their concerns.