“…For example, children of parents who abuse illicit drugs or alcohol have an increased likelihood for problematic behaviors, including decreased obedience, increased aggression, showing anger and irritability, fighting, teasing, increased involvement with deviant peers, and criminal activity (1,(3)(4)(5). These children are at risk for other social problems such as reduced social competence, increased withdrawal and detachment, and fear of new situations (4)(5)(6). Furthermore, parental drug abuse is associated with decreased scores on achievement tests, truancy, suspensions, repeating grades, and other school-related difficulties (3,7,8).…”