There are also different reasons why people begin drinking too much. There are many possible reasons why someone may have a problem with alcohol, but sometimes the causes are not known. Lots of people drink alcohol and don’t have problems. This brochure is not intended to replace professional help. This brochure will help prepare you to take the first step in discussing alcohol problems with your child (or another child you care about).Īlcohol problems in the family are complex. But children can often understand more than you might think. How you address the subject will depend on the child’s age and ability to handle the information. All children need some explanation and support, geared to their age, to help them understand drinking problems.Įach parent and child’s first conversations about alcohol problems will be different. When a family member has an alcohol problem, it can easily become a secret that nobody talks about. When children don’t have answers to their questions, they tend to come up with their own, which can be incorrect and scary! Children have a lot of questions and fears when someone in their family drinks too much alcohol, especially a parent.
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