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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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)

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Family, Family well-being, Parent, Rural area, Substance abuse

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