title: Children of alcoholics.
abstract: Parental alcoholism affects 27 million children, but few of these children receive supportive care. The most consistent predictor of alcoholism is alcoholism in a biologic parent. A child's self-concept is derived largely from experiences at home and identification with the parents. Family physicians are in a unique position to recognize parental alcoholism, provide empathic concern for the children and direct them to supportive programs.
mesh_terms: D000437:Alcoholism / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D003142:Communication; D003717:Denial, Psychological; D004644:Emotions; D005190:Family; D005194:Family Practice; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D002666:Psychology, Child; D012944:Social Support