How are family members of alcoholics affected by the alcoholism?

Answer by  Pat57 (138)

It can be awful to grow up with an alcoholic parent. School guidance counselors often provide help for the problems caused by the parents.

Answer by  Cathie (670)

Family meners are affected in many ways, financially and emotionally. Some alcoholics may lose their jobs which has a huge impact. Others become abusive mentally as well as physically. The best way that I see to help themselves is to go to meetings set up for families of alcoholics and meet with others in the same situation.

Answer by  Zaka (2315)

They are affected by the apparent lack of commitment of the alcoholic member. They can force the person to attend Alcoholics Anonymous as a means of coping.

Answer by  Brett (7986)

Often family members are left struggling with the affects that follow an alcoholic: loss of job, social skills, breakdown of relationships, finacial problems, etc.