Public policy issues relevant to children of alcoholics.
A brief overview of current interest in public policy related to alcohol problems is presented. Issues having special relevance to children of alcoholics are discussed, including: prevention (identification of subjects at risk, public recommendations about drinking and pregnancy, child abuse and neglect); treatment (reaching treatment professionals, parental consent, confidentiality, third-party coverage, early intervention), and research.
Alcoholism & Compulsive Gambling Programs, South Oaks Hospital, Amityville, NY 11701.
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D000328:Adult; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D063647:Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D010287:Parent-Child Relations; D010553:Personality Development; D011247:Pregnancy; D011640:Public Policy; D012307:Risk Factors; D012649:Self Concept