In its response to 2003's Hidden Harm report, published by the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, the Government last week rejected calls for social workers to receive pre-qualification training to address and reduce harm to the children of substance misusers.
Martin Barnes, chief executive of DrugScope, said the change was merited by the scale of the problem, with up to a third of a million children in England and Wales potentially at risk because of a parent's drug use.
"Substance misuse is often a factor in child protection enquiries so it is important that those working with children and families are attuned to pick up the issues," he said.
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