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substance abuse in your family > alcohol and drug basics

Chances are, if you are struggling with substance abuse in your family, you know a lot about alcohol and other drugs.  But you probably have some questions too.  Like is it a problem if my mom just drinks beer?  Or what about if my dad pops pain medication pills like they are candy?  Maybe you also wonder if their alcohol or other drug problem is your fault in the first place.  The sections below are designed to answer some of these basic questions.

• What is a drug?

• The path to addiction

• Is substance abuse your fault?

• Treatment options