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Emily Lechner Margie Eckroth-Bucher Alcohol: Use and Abuse 4 March 2004 Children of Alcoholics Introduction Many issues and debates have been raised over the fact that children of alcoholics are at a higher risk for alcoholism and behavioral problems. In the United States, alcoholism is a huge issue, especially when it deals with the innocent children. Should they be punished as well as their alcoholic parents? The purpose of this paper is to address the issues involving children of alcoholics, whether it's a genetic predisposition or a learned behavior that their chances of becoming dependent are increased. Some interventions involving screenings, support groups, coping, and alternative activities to benefit these children will also be discussed. Common characteristics of these children will be reviewed as well. Analysis of the Problem An estimated 11 million children under the age of 18 years live in households with at least one alcoholic parent, and more than 28 million Americans are the child...

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