Exploring the effects of parental substance abuse on perceived family well-being in a selected rural area in the Western Cape province
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Date
2020
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University of Western Cape
Abstract
Substance abuse is a global phenomenon and a leading social issue that affects the user and the
well-being of the user’s family. Parental substance abuse in particular, has a negative impact
on family well-being. South Africa is no exception and is rated by the United Nations as one
of the countries in Southern Africa with the highest rate of substance abuse. The Western Cape
has very high rates of substance abuse, and the effects on the abuser’s family and community
is of great concern for social and health practitioners
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Magister Artium (Social Work) - MA(SW)
Keywords
Family, Family well-being, Parent, Rural area, Substance abuse