Children of Alcoholics Series
According to the 2021 Al‑Anon Family Groups Membership Survey, about seven in ten members have been affected by alcoholism spanning two or more generations. Unfortunately, the effects of living in a home affected by alcohol addiction or alcohol misuse linger long after the child has grown to adulthood. This is reflected in responses to the question about adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). In the survey, Al‑Anon members who identified as children of alcoholics were four times more likely to experience four or more ACEs than those who had not been affected by a parent’s alcoholism/addiction. In addition, members with four or more ACEs are 71 percent more likely to be diagnosed with mental illness than members with three or less ACEs. Al‑Anon, and Alateen for teens, offers a safe place for the children of alcoholics to recover. Help us raise awareness about the support and understanding that is found in every Al‑Anon and Alateen family group.
You can help a child affected by someone’s addiction to alcohol
Professional Perspectives interviews discuss the trauma experienced by family members of drinkers and how Al-Anon and Alateen family groups can help.
Four things you can do to help children & teens living in a family affected by alcoholism
One in 10 children live with at least one parent who had a past year alcohol use disorder.
Sis Wenger: Four Suggestions for Caregivers of Children in a Home Affected by Alcohol Misuse/Addiction
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