Alcoholism
Faculty Mentor(s) Name(s)
Colin Whitworth
Abstract
Alcoholism is a genetic disease affecting approximately 43% of adults in America; children of Alcoholics are 25% more likely to suffer from the same illness that affects their parents (Haverfield). Growing up with an alcoholic parent in the household can result in children experiencing similar substance abuse issues, post-traumatic stress disorders and emotional problems (Appleseth et al. 1). Genetics and environmental factors can contribute to an increase in cases of alcoholism and addiction issues, these factors make it more likely for the children of alcoholics to develop addictions issues at some point in their lives. This piece consists of research conducted to understand the cause of alcoholism as well as how to stop the cycle of addiction as a child of an alcoholic through my own experiences growing up. Appleseth, Hannah S., et al. “Language Considerations for Children of Parents with Substance Use Disorders.” Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention & Policy, vol. 18, no. 1, May 2023, pp. 1–4. EBSCOhost, https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-023-00536-z. Marie C. Haverfield, Jennifer A. Theiss & John Leustek (2016) Characteristics of Communication in Families of Alcoholics, Journal of Family Communication, 16:2, 111-127, DOI: 10.1080/15267431.2016.1146284
Start Date
27-3-2024 2:00 PM
End Date
27-3-2024 3:00 PM
Location
Arts and Sciences 2-51
partial research project
Alcoholism
Arts and Sciences 2-51
Alcoholism is a genetic disease affecting approximately 43% of adults in America; children of Alcoholics are 25% more likely to suffer from the same illness that affects their parents (Haverfield). Growing up with an alcoholic parent in the household can result in children experiencing similar substance abuse issues, post-traumatic stress disorders and emotional problems (Appleseth et al. 1). Genetics and environmental factors can contribute to an increase in cases of alcoholism and addiction issues, these factors make it more likely for the children of alcoholics to develop addictions issues at some point in their lives. This piece consists of research conducted to understand the cause of alcoholism as well as how to stop the cycle of addiction as a child of an alcoholic through my own experiences growing up. Appleseth, Hannah S., et al. “Language Considerations for Children of Parents with Substance Use Disorders.” Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention & Policy, vol. 18, no. 1, May 2023, pp. 1–4. EBSCOhost, https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-023-00536-z. Marie C. Haverfield, Jennifer A. Theiss & John Leustek (2016) Characteristics of Communication in Families of Alcoholics, Journal of Family Communication, 16:2, 111-127, DOI: 10.1080/15267431.2016.1146284