1. 1 Alcohol and Drug Dependence and Its Impact on Family and Community: Seizing the Opportunity Supporting Families and Promoting Recovery A partnership of the National Association for Children of Alcoholics and the American Association of Pastoral Counselors Webinar by TASC, Inc Chicago, IL

2. Who is TASC, Inc. Over 30 years of experience integrating behavioral health services into justice system for individuals and families Bridges treatment and justice systems for people and families involved in both Saves money, restores families and lays the foundation for positive and lasting change Helps slow the cycle of drugs and crime

3. 3 Why TASC Supports This Effort Clergy’s recognition of problem of substance abuse in their congregations vs. lack of training on how to deal with it Importance of spirituality and religion to substance abuse prevention and treatment vs. failure of healthcare providers to take advantage of this Clergy should: ä Address substance abuse in their ministries ä Develop relationships with treatment professionals ä Connect members of congregations to treatment

4. Catholic Baptist Methodist Muslim Jewish United Church Of Christ Lutheran Who Attended: Church Universal

5. It Takes a Village The Church The Community Society as a Whole The Family The Individual

6. 6 Family interaction when defined by alcoholism or addiction. Problems clergy see that are frequently associated with addiction in the family: Increased… Decreased… Family conflict Family cohesion Emotional or physical violence Family organization Family isolation Family stress, e.g.: work problems, illness, marital strain, finances, and frequent relocations and frequent relocations

7. 7 A Parent who is abusing alcohol or other drugs May be less attentive to the child while drunk or highMay be less attentive to the child while drunk or high May be unable to fulfill their role as a parent, including providing medical treatmentMay be unable to fulfill their role as a parent, including providing medical treatment Is more likely to be diagnosed with a co- morbid psychological problemIs more likely to be diagnosed with a co- morbid psychological problem

8. 8 A Parent who is abusing alcohol or other drugs May be chronically physically ill from using drugs or alcoholMay be chronically physically ill from using drugs or alcohol Spends times procuring, using, and recovering from the alcohol or drug use instead of parentingSpends times procuring, using, and recovering from the alcohol or drug use instead of parenting May be engaged in illegal activitiesMay be engaged in illegal activities Places financial stress on the family systemPlaces financial stress on the family system

9. 9 More absenteeism from school, less help with homework Daughters more likely to connect to/marry addicted men More depression and suicide in adolescents More illness, injuries, poisonings, substance abuse, hospitalizations Consequences for Children of Addicted Parents

10. 10 Children of Addicted Parents Often lack consistency, stability, and needed emotional support due to the chaotic family environmentOften lack consistency, stability, and needed emotional support due to the chaotic family environment May be physically and emotionally traumatized by accidental injury or verbal, physical or sexual abuse due to parental drinking/drug useMay be physically and emotionally traumatized by accidental injury or verbal, physical or sexual abuse due to parental drinking/drug use May encounter permissiveness, neglect, violence, poor communication, under- socializationMay encounter permissiveness, neglect, violence, poor communication, under- socialization

11. 11 Addressing Family Addiction Interventions need to be comprehensive and continual – and include age- appropriate child services.Interventions need to be comprehensive and continual – and include age- appropriate child services. Children benefit from educational support programs, including Alateen, whether they live in birth home or in foster care, and whether or not their parents get well.Children benefit from educational support programs, including Alateen, whether they live in birth home or in foster care, and whether or not their parents get well. Spouses benefit from Al-AnonSpouses benefit from Al-Anon

12. 12 Recovery Does Happen Intervention and treatment workIntervention and treatment work Families healFamilies heal Spiritual health is possible againSpiritual health is possible again Money is savedMoney is saved Life gets betterLife gets better People in recovery give backPeople in recovery give back Everyone wins!Everyone wins!

13. 13 Emerging Recovery Trends Recovery from alcohol and drug problems is a process of change through which an individual achieves abstinence and improved health, wellness, and quality of life.Recovery from alcohol and drug problems is a process of change through which an individual achieves abstinence and improved health, wellness, and quality of life. Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care shift the question from “How do we get the client into treatment?” to “How do we support the process of recovery within the person’s environment?”Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care shift the question from “How do we get the client into treatment?” to “How do we support the process of recovery within the person’s environment?”

14. Follow-up Efforts Needs Assessment sent Faith Community Conference Calls Scheduled to discuss specific needs and answer questions Offer additional assistance when necessary Create a Faith Based Community Recovery Oriented System of Care Committee

15. THANK YOU!! QUESTIONS?

16. Contact Information: Cherie A. Hunter Director, External Training TASC, Inc. 1500 N. Halsted Chicago, Illinois 60642 (312) 573-8302 Chunter@tasc-il.org