Children of Alcoholics
Seventy six million Americans, about 43% of the U.S. adult population, have been exposed to alcoholism in the family. Living with a non-recovering alcoholic in the family can contribute to stress for all members of the family. Each member may be affected differently.
Not all alcoholic families experience or react to this stress in the same way. The level of dysfunction or resiliency of the non-alcoholic spouse is a key factor in the effects of problems impacting children. The National Association for Children of Alcoholics sponsors this annual awareness week to highlight not only the problem - but to raise awareness of the resources available to assist those who are living with, or who have been affected by, the abuse of alcohol and/or other drugs in their families. UHS provides resources and support for those who struggle with alcohol or other drug concerns. Please visit our web site for more information.
University Health Services can provide you with consultation, counseling and referrals for your alcohol or other drug concerns. For more information please click here.
If you are an active Al-Anon member and would be interested in starting a group at UMass Boston please send an email to: alanon@umbwellness.org
Links to resources which may be helpful to you:
Children of Alcoholics Foundation
National Association for Children of Alcoholics
Adult Children of Alcoholics (12 step program)
Last Updated 04/09/2008