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Adult Children of Alcoholics
Adult Children of Alcoholics may find support in breaking destructive familial patterns through the use of an experienced mental health professional.

Seek professionals with one of the following:
  • extensive prior experience counseling this population
  • those with licensure or training specific to alcohol & drug abuse counseling
  • or professionals who are adult children of alcoholics themselves, having received professional training regarding alcohol abuse.


    Alcohol dependency/abuse frequently occurs in the same family system, with some connections related to genetic factors. (Risk of alcohol dependency is 3-4 times greater in close relatives with same problem). Even though an individual's genetic makeup presents a risk, it should also be noted that a significant risk comes from environmental or interpersonal factors including cultural attitudes toward drinking and drunkenness, availability of alcohol (including cost), expectations of the effects of alcohol on mood and behavior, personal experiences with alcohol and stress.

    Children of alcoholics may exhibit reactive behaviors, based upon personal responses to their parent(s) alcohol addiction, which may, in turn, adversely affect their relationships, attitudes, work, self-esteem and emotional well-being if not recognized and addressed.