How to cope with Drunk Parents
More than 10% of U.S. children ages 17 or younger live with a parent with an alcohol use disorder. Alcoholism can lead to emotional, physical, mental and financial strain on the user as well as their family members. It is especially impactful on children. Often times one of the biggest strains from a parent with alcohol use disorder is neglect of children. Growing up with a drunk parent can have enduring effects on children including impaired learning capacity, increased risk for substance use disorders, increased risk for developing mental health conditions and difficulty maintaining a sense of normalcy.
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