"Failure in school, truancy, Lack of friends, withdrawal from classmates, Delinquent behavior, such as stealing or violence, Frequent physical complaints, such as headaches or stomachaches, Abuse of drugs or alcohol, Aggression towards other children, Risk taking behaviors, Depression or suicidal thoughts or behavior"
There are many affects that having subtance abuse in the household can have and it is important to understand that it showes up in many ways through children.