EFFECTS OF ALCOHOLISM ON FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a common addiction, affecting nearly 15 million adults in the United States (American Addiction center). While alcohol dependence can be devastating to one’s health, it can also impact a person’s relationships, including the most meaningful people in their life. Alcohol use disorder can lead to lost friendships, estranged marriages and family conflict. Alcohol addiction has many negative effects on the user's health. According to the "Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health" published by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2011, approximately 2.5 million people lose their lives each year due to alcohol abuse, and in the 2014 report, this number reached 3.3 million. The main target of the study is search literature materials to learn about the connection between alcohol addiction and relationships and how to prevent or manage relationship issues caused by a drinking problem.