Children of Alcoholics Month

Posted by Susan Carney Feb 7, 2008

February 10-16th is Children of Alcoholics Month. According to the National Association for Children of Alcoholics website, “Over 28 million Americans are children of alcoholics, and almost half are under the age of 20. Children of alcoholics are more at risk than other children for physical and emotional abuse, for mental health problems, and for alcoholism and other drug abuse.”

NACoA works to raise public awareness and promotes education and prevention services. Their website offers access to research and resources, downloadable versions of forms and information to be used in school SAP programs, and free posters and pamphlets. There are also two free downloadable kits for educators who work with these students, one of which is specifically geared for early childhood. NACoA also has a special “Just 4 Kids” section with resources geared specifically for young people. Check out their website for all this cool stuff.

We all know students whose lives are impacted by their parent’s alcohol abuse. Use this week as an opportunity to learn more about this issue and ways you can provide support for these kids. For more articles related to alcohol abuse, please check out Alcopops and Teens, Alcohol Advertising and Teens, or Alcohol Awareness Month.