2. Impact of Substance Use Problems on Families
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Stages of grief
Shock and disbelief
Shock and disbelief
The start of symptoms of substance use problems can be a shocking experience for you. The sudden changes may be difficult to understand.
You may say:
"I can’t have married someone and not known she had a problem with alcohol."
"I cannot believe this is happening."
"My child must be going through a phase."
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