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FACTS ON ALCOHOLISM



Research shows children of alcoholics are about four times more likely to develop alcohol problems than others. But alcoholism isn't determined only by genes. Half of all children of alcoholics do not become alcoholics.


Sadly, alcoholism is an enormous problem in the United States. More than half of all adults have a family history of alcoholism. And one out of three kids lives with a parent who is alcohol- or drug-dependent. Aside from risks such as blacking out or being injured from falls, research shows alcoholism increases chances of heart disease, liver cirrhosis, depression, brain damage, cancer, stroke and suicide. Nearly half of all fatal car accidents are alcohol-related.

Alcoholism usually cannot be controlled by willpower alone. There is no known cure, but it can be treated. Treatment often consists of detoxification, prescription medications and counseling. Regular attendance to Alcoholics Anonymous (alcoholics-anonymous.org) meetings can be highly successful.

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MODMODMODMODMODMODMODMOD!!!!! MOD MOD MOD!!!! MOD MOD MOD!!!!!
Um... so I just am gonna say the basic stuff... My dad is a little bit of an alcoholic. By little I mean he's fine for 11 months and then the last month... well, I just get kinda scared because he has a medical condition that alcohol can make worse. He doesn't get violent or anything but he acts a little loopy and it freaks me out because he is almost NEVER like that. He has actually wound up in the hospital once. I hate when people say "Don't worry about it" or "It's not your business" because I WANT to help, but I don't know how. It really scares me because he acts like a very different person when he's like that. I've tried everything, but it seems like only begging works. It is like this every year. Please help!!! I don't know what to do! My mom doesn't even know why he does it and he yells at her and denies it every time she brings it up. I really hate when he acts like this!




I think you should talk to your counselor at your school. Theyll be able to help you if you really need it in a bad moment and theyll find you resources to fix this issue. Good luck honey! xoxo kerra 
Kerra S.

by msbubble5 on 8/10/2011 10:39:12 PM

 
 

(Srry that this is so long) My dad is an alcoholic and he wont admit it. he always accuses my mom of having a boyfriend and he always embarrasses me when we have to go to things together as a family like school assemblies and stuff like that. we try to tell him but he never listens. sometimes im scared to go/sleepover over friends houses because im scared that my parents will fight (like argue) but it gets rlly loud and i try not to cry. but mu mom always says " u dont need to hear that, just go in ur room" but i just cant help it i have to get involved. also, i have never told any of my friends and im scared if they come over that my dad will come home after work and be drinking or something. i mean he isnt a constant drinker and he has a good job but he does drink quite often. i cant talk to my friends about it but sometimes they can sense that something is wrong. and i dont want to tell them, but i cant keep this inside forever. plz give me some advice

 

Hey girly, I know exactly what you're going through...trust me. My mom was an alcoholic too, so I know how hard it is. You can't let your dad's problem get in the way of your life anymore than it already is. Go have fun with friends and go to sleepovers. Your mom is right, you shouldn't have to hear them fighting. I know you want to be there to protect your mom, but you have to worry about yourself too. Your mom is an adult and she can handle your dad. You going out isn't going to make anything worse. If anything, it'll make you forget about everything for a few hours, which you definately deserve. Have you tried talking to other relatives or family friends about your dad? Maybe you should talk them and let them know how bad things are getting. They might not realize it.

Also, try talking to your dad when he's sober, just the two of you, and let him know how his actions are affecting the family. I'm sure he loves you guys a lot, so it's best to catch him when you know he hasn't had anything to drink. Maybe right after work, or in the morning. x

xxx

Becca G.

by basketballbmc on 7/3/2010 10:30:38 PM

 
 

mod mod mod mod mod mod mod mod mod mod mod mod mod
this is what i asked b4 and i will ask again.....
this is the problem..............................
u see my dad is an alcholic and it made effects on me i was deppressed would cry and hide in my room and just be afraid alot.....................
so my mom is signing me up 4 some meetings were kids parents are alcholics....
i was just wondering...
WHAT DO THEY DO THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




Hey girl,

While I've never been to one, I think these meetings are a place for you to talk about how you're feeling and be able to relate to others your age who are going through the same thing!  Good luck chicka! XOXO 
Fallon M.

by iwantmyperiod on 6/22/2010 10:06:10 AM

 
 

mod?????????pleez answer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




Hey girl, what's your Q? I believe I should've answered if you wrote mod mod mod at the top. xoxo 
Alyssa B.

by iwantmyperiod on 6/21/2010 9:12:18 PM

 
 

ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...mod?
i kinda need help here...
you see my dads alchhol abuse has gotten worse lately and it has had affects on me ...
id cry and hide in my room...
i would not sleep 4 a coouple nights...
and i was deppressed...
so my mom decided to sign me up for meetings at the ymca for kids who's parents are alchholics...
i was just wondering...
WHAT THE HECK DO THEY DO THERE!!!???!!!???!!!???

by iwantmyperiod on 6/21/2010 7:23:32 PM

 
 

We shouldnt even be drinking because we arent even old enough. But people do it at parties I go to and even people who you wouldnt think is drinking may be.

Drinking leads to serious other stuff like drugs and having unprotected sex so we should try and not be tempted by it. And just think what it can be doing to our bodies.

by luckykel on 6/10/2010 11:56:08 PM

 
 

both my dad and cousin drink. my cousin is in rehab, but my dad won't admit he has a problem. He doesn't live wiht me, but I worry about him. It's scary to be little and see your dad drunk. Alcaholism is a big problem in america Frown

by hurleycat on 6/10/2010 9:26:55 PM

 
 

hey girlies!
I know the GL moderators do a great job of answering questions, but they are busy gals! if you have any questions about tough stuff, school work or anything else, come to my profile and I would be happy to see all your fun profiles and stories!

by Olivia T. on 5/29/2010 8:13:02 PM

 
 

guess what my brother got baanned from the housee bcuz he waz drinking

by iwantmyperiod on 5/28/2010 9:37:59 PM

 
 

marie h actulley he's 28 so he's not underage and he gets mad at EEVERYTHING i say so i m just gonna tell my mom and thanxs 4 hideing the question!!!

 

Hey girl!  That's good to know.  Sounds like a good plan! 

Marie H.

by iwantmyperiod on 5/26/2010 8:52:10 PM

 
 

mod asap mod asap mod asap mod asap mod asap!!!!!!

 

Hey girl,
It's great to hear you care for your bro and are concerned for him.  The best place to start is to talk with him.  Let him know you are worried, and that it makes you uncomfortable that he does that when he watches you.  You could also encourage him to talk to your parents if he's having trouble quitting.  xoxo


Marie H.

by iwantmyperiod on 5/26/2010 6:37:55 PM

 
 

That is seriously REALLY sad.
Mod mod mod!!
My grandpa Eddie drinks, and it makes me scared. Alot of my family drinks. My brothers (They are in there 20s) my grandpa, my uncles, my aunts, and one of my cousins even did drugs. It makes me really scared. I cant shake the fealing that I am going to end up like them. My parents dont drink, but I am arround my family that DOES drink alot. It makes me really scared. What do I do?
I don't think I am going to end up like them because I wont drink and I wont do drugs and I wont smoke, but, it still makes me sad.
What do I do?




A lot of families are faced with issues like this. Sometimes, this problem can be genetic, however, if you focus on what's important and surround yourself with good people, you don't have to follow in their footsteps.  
Freddi N.

by popcorn159 on 5/25/2010 4:19:25 PM

 
 

MODMODMOD!
I have a big prob. My two bestfreinds are only 12 and have started drinking. They are stealing money and asking older people to buy drinks for them. I don't want to drink but sometimes they start to pressure me. I'm afraid they will become alcoholics and pressure me into drinking to! What do I do?!? Frown




Hey babe, stay strong and true to yourself.  Don't fall for their pressure.  This is just a phase, and if they stop the phase early they won't turn into alcoholics or thieves.  It's important to talk to one of your parents, a trusted adult about the situation and get them some guidance.  I know you may feel like a goody-two-shoes for telling an adult about it, but they're only 12 and could be ruining a lot of opportunities ahead of them.  
Megan R.

by xxsummergalxx on 5/24/2010 7:02:23 PM

 
 

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by hcteh on 5/11/2010 12:44:06 PM

 
 

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by Ask Anju on 5/7/2010 2:03:20 AM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD!!! my dad is an alchoholic and i dont know what to do anymore cuz i havent seen him 4 3.5 months cuz he's drinking EVERY night. im worried about him and he has medical problems because of his problem. what do i do??

 

Hey girlie,

I'm really sorry to hear about your dad. Alchoholism is really scary. Have you talked to your Mom about this? Try to get a hold of your dad and send him to an AA meeting and see what else your Mom suggests!

Olga B.

by glamcandy23 on 5/3/2010 11:07:08 AM

 
 

I am happy to say that my mom will be sober for one year on May 8thSmile

by Music4life123 on 4/28/2010 9:48:55 PM

 
 

MOD
My family has gone thru this. But he has gotten help and has been sober for 8 months now!Laughing but its still really hard to talk about... I used to cry alot, but now its only when I have to talk about it. After alot of thinking, I am seriously considering not drinking even when I get old enough. It just seems like my way of, i don't know, speaking out against alcohol and the way its influenced my family. Does that sound stupid?




Hey girl, no that's not stupid at all! A lot of people decide to make that same choice. I think it really does say a lot. =]
Lauren R.

by niagrafalls23 on 4/10/2010 11:08:18 AM

 
 

my dad used to make wine and we have over 200 bottles in our basement and no one has drank underage without our parents knowing which is good considering the fact that we have 3 teens in the house

by gwentrent on 4/8/2010 11:39:18 PM

 
 

I'm very thankful none of my parents use drugs:]

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by lunastar on 2/12/2010 12:33:26 AM

 
 

MOD! MOD! MOD! 2day i went through my bros text messages, i know i shouldnt, but i did (hes 19 and in college) i learned some pretty scary stuff im really worried about him i cant tell my parents (please dont tell me too, i cant explain why not) it is really worrying me!!!!!!

 

Hey chica, no I don't think you should tell your 'rents or anyone. It wasn't right that you went through your bro's stuff, how would you feel if he looked through your messages? But that's okay, we all make mistakes that's how we learn, just don't do it again lol. Whatever your bro has going on is his buisness. If he's in trouble or if he did something, let him tell your parents on his own. Smile

Lynae P.

by bethbethsarah on 1/6/2010 6:30:25 PM

 
 

awwww... that is sad.
Kids and Teens shouldnt drink just for the sport. They should drink at all. It is not a good choice
<3

by rainbowpanda! on 12/19/2009 1:15:49 AM

 
 

i just think its soo sad what this world has come to....why do ppl drink? like once in a whiles ok(like just 4 new years or a holiday) but like an alcoholic or drinking every day! seriously! i don't c whats so good bout alcohol.... its stinks so bad!! and it rots you from the inside out! and its very unhealthy and can cause so many diseases!!!its sooo gross (not that ive ever tried it) soo plz never drink ppl!!!

by cutiepie4567 on 11/14/2009 8:37:51 AM

 
 

say your name 10x
say your moms name 5x
say your crushes name 3x
paste this to 4 other articles and on the nearest friday your crush will kiss you

by js1011 on 10/9/2009 2:01:33 PM

 
 

that is so sad

by readerhi1234 on 10/5/2009 9:48:30 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD! so at a FOOTBALL game kids in my sisters classes (9TH GRADE and 7TH!!!) brought beer or somthing in a water bottle and were chasing a little girl around with it! i told my parents and then they borught him to the athletic director. they were supposed to be out for 2weeks... but they got to come back to school early and came back on Friday. im kindof afraid that theyll try to hurt me or somthing becausse i told on them! what should i do? ino if somthing were to happen my guy friends would be REALLY angry... so ya HELP

 

Hey girlie! Just do your thing. Chances are they are too scared to because they got in trouble. Don't worry and hold your head high, you did the right thing.

-Taeler

Taeler L.

by blondallstar on 9/27/2009 9:49:24 PM

 
 

Frown It's unforunate that people drink and do stupid things. And that there are drugs and stuff. Frown

~lasagna~

by lasagna on 9/27/2009 8:04:48 PM

 
 

both my parents r alcoholics but my dad has been sobre for 20 years now and my mom for 15. i'm home schooled and live in a small town so it's not like i could get a fake ID and go buy any alcohol. everyone knows i'm under 18. so i realy have no axess to any of that stuff anyway.

by ImAStrangeChild on 9/26/2009 1:34:00 PM

 
 

My parents have drinks in the fridge since six year ago that they never touch, and usually, just eventually throw out. They are awesome role models. They teach me to fight my own battles, to study hard, and to spend your precious time doing something other than trouble!

by pointeprincess on 9/24/2009 4:13:24 PM

 
 

We now abuse alcohol worse than teen boys who are the same age as we are. That means we will have more problems with things like school and being a good friend to someone. I know with my friends some of them brag about drinking and it drives me crazy.

1 in 4 of us teens have a sexually transmitted disease, which is worse than even boys have and that means we are doing things a lot of them arent and without using protection. And I think drinking might be one of the reasons. That is why I dont drink and why I wouldnt do it around boys because a lot of time you might end up doing something stupid.

by luckykel on 9/20/2009 7:14:58 PM

 
 

I'm reading a book called Runner and the main character, Chance, his dad's an alcoholic, but he still loves his dad. It's a good book.
~lasagna~

by lasagna on 9/10/2009 4:54:00 PM

 
 

its very sad but as long as you dont start doing that theres nothing you can really do to prevent it

by cali4niablondie on 7/25/2009 8:25:15 PM

 
 

The best things in life arn't things.

My dDd is an alchoholic and it is hard living with that. When your a alchoholic you can't even get most jobs because they make you take a drug test or see you acting that way on the job. You don't benefit from drinking alot. You can't walk right, talk right, or think right. And that is very sad.

by decemburr96 on 7/18/2009 9:34:33 AM

 
 

My friends' mom died a few years ago from being an alchoholic because she wanted to be one with thier father. He practicly murdered her. Alchoholism messes up more lives than just the person doing it. Now there are three kids with an alchoholic dad who can't keep a job

by Katcel on 6/16/2009 2:16:52 PM

 
 

It is sooo sad what the world has come to. Happiness doesn't come from a bottle or pill. When I grow up, I want to help people end their fears and troubles because I know that helping others will bring real happiness.

by finkledork on 6/10/2009 12:00:42 AM

 
 

i totally agree with you eiffel65, you cant do it alone

by i<3mybesties on 4/19/2009 10:37:50 AM

 
 

Agreed completely. Nothing can be controlled by willpower or quitting "cold turkey". If so, why would all these anti-smoke/drug/alcohol medication commercials be airing each day, 24/7?

by Eiffel65 on 12/18/2008 4:52:53 PM

 
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