Many children who grow up with addiction in their family feel responsible for their family member’s substance use disorder. The first half of the 7 C’s stress that children are not responsible for the family member’s substance use or misuse. The remaining 7 C’s focus on healthy coping skills such communicating feelings and the importance of self-care. These are important messages that are woven into the activities at each Camp Mariposa weekend.
Lambi Learns About Addiction: A Book About Prevention is a 36-page, colorfully illustrated picture book written to help children ages 3-12 cope with a parent’s addiction. The story features the endearing character Lambi, who comes to life through the vibrant and engaging illustrations created by well-known artist Kellie Montana of Greenbrier, Tennessee.
The South Austrailian Women and Childrens' Health Network has created a kid-friendly site that clearly explains addiction and explores signs of addiction in simple and clear language. It also includes drawings by children.