According to the National Center on Substance Abuse and child welfare, services for children that address their medical and developmental needs and experiences of trauma and reestablish trusting bonds with their families are critical.

When a parent is using drugs or alcohol, they begin to lose sight on their role and how important it is to be physically and emotionally available to their children.

With addiction rates on the rise in Oklahoma more children are exposed to the effects that addiction can cause on a family.

Suicide rates are higher in children and teens that live with a parent who is addicted to drugs or alcohol than children that do not, and are more likely to turn to self-destructive behaviors.