Dykes, GlynnisCarelse, ShernaazFrans, Zanelle2020-12-032024-11-072020-12-032024-11-072020https://hdl.handle.net/10566/18862Magister Artium (Social Work) - MA(SW)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 practitionersenFamilyFamily well-beingParentRural areaSubstance abuseExploring the effects of parental substance abuse on perceived family well-being in a selected rural area in the Western Cape provinceUniversity of Western Cape