Parental substance use: impact on children, deprivation of parental rights, and medical solutions

The article reviews the results of studies on the impact of psychoactive substance use on parenting skills and children's well-being, and analyzes the experience of using interventions in various countries, including Russia. It outlines the approaches that have proven to be most effective in working with family-distressed patients with substance abuse and highlights the factors that contribute to the successful treatment of drug addiction and the preservation of family ties. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.