We know that you are dealing with a tough situation, but there is help out there. There are a lot of kids just like you. There are probably other kids in your schools whose parents do drugs and drink too much -- kids you would never think of might have a parent like yours. In fact, one out of four kids under the age of 20 in the United States is exposed to alcohol abuse and dependence in their families. Other families are dealing with this too. Click here to learn more.
Today, there are an estimated 28.6 million Americans who are children of alcoholics; nearly 11 million are under age 20. Many of these children and young people are exposed to chaotic family environments that offer little stability or emotional support. And many will develop serious behavioral and emotional problems that will keep them from living happy and normal lives.
It doesn't have to be this way. Effective prevention measures exist to help children of alcoholics cope with life's many challenges. Click here to read the full article.