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Gover, F. Jill – 1991
Children of alcoholics/addicts (COAs) are at a greater risk to develop alcohol and drug dependency, eating disorders, attention deficit disorders, stress-related illness, and suicidal behavior. Children become part of a conspiracy of silence by being told not to talk about the drug problem. The family members assume different roles which…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Children, Drug Addiction, Family Environment
