title: A critical analysis of COA research.
abstract: Five experts respected for their significant contributions to the scientific literature on children of alcoholics (COA's) offer their perspectives in a panel discussion format. The panel members reflect on the historical roots of COA research and comment on its current status and future direction. Enriched by the panelists' variety of backgrounds, research interests, and approaches, the discussion emphasizes the need to consider multiple variables that influence the risk for alcoholism among COA's.
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Sher
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Schuckit
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Jacob
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Chassin
mesh_terms: D000437:Alcoholism / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000235:genetics / Q000523:psychology; D002648:Child; D002652:Child Behavior / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology; D015340:Epidemiologic Research Design; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors