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Being an Adult Child of an Alcoholic

Do adult children develop certain characteristics as a result of growing up with an alcoholic parent? Learn what it means to grow up in an alcoholic home.

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Children of Alcoholics at Risk for a Range of Problems

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

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How to Manage a Drunk Relative

Medically reviewed by John C. Umhau, MD, MPH, CPE

Common traits of adult children of Alcoholics

Characteristics of Adult Children of Alcoholics

Reviewed by David Susman, PhD

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Why Is Alcoholism Called a Family Disease?

The 7 Books for Adult Children of Alcoholics of 2021

Medically reviewed by John C. Umhau, MD, MPH, CPE

How Growing up Around Drinking Can Impact Kids Into Adulthood

Medically reviewed by Aron Janssen, MD

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Children of Alcoholics Have Difficulty With Intimate Relationships

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

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Children of Alcoholic Homes May Have Trust Issues

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

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Why Children of Alcoholics Can Be Frightened of Angry People

Medically reviewed by John C. Umhau, MD, MPH, CPE

How a Father's Alcohol Use Impacts His Kids

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

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Were You Affected by an Alcoholic Parent?

Fact checked by Adah Chung

Characteristics of Adult Children of Alcoholics

Medically reviewed by John C. Umhau, MD, MPH, CPE