The Effects of Parental Alcoholism on Children

Alcoholism is often referred to as a family disease.It is called this because of its devastating impact on families.Children of alcoholics experience a wide range of consequences that affects their social, emotional, and psychological well-being.These adverse effects can often be long-lasting, and if not resolved, cause problems well into adulthood.The aim of this paper is to define alcoholism, provide details of an alcoholic home and its effect on children, and discuss potential resiliency and protective factors to support children of alcoholics.