The statistics are shocking and bleak - they reveal the human consequences of Scotland's drugs epidemic. Glasgow University has estimated that between 40,000 and 50,000 children live with at least one drug-addicted parent. Ruth Stark, spokesperson for the British Association of Social Workers, said 'for young mothers and fathers who are already addicted to drugs, often we find ourselves having to go into a situation where this is a key issue that is interfering with their ability to look after their children. In some circumstances, we have to take drastic action.' A new inquiry, under the former chief constable of Fife, Peter Wilson, is now to be held to learn lessons from the Brandon Muir case. Perhaps the real question to be asked is how does society cope with children brought up in the midst of Scotland's drugs epidemic?

Pray:for effective intervention and support for children in families crippled by drug addiction. (Lev.25:35)

Source: Prayer Alert